Staff Attorney - Energy & Infrastructure Transactions

Sheppard; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheppard is seeking a Staff Attorney in Houston to handle sophisticated energy-related transactions, including drafting and negotiating principal and ancillary documents. The role involves direct client interaction and coordinating internal teams to support closing and post-closing matters.

Ideal candidates are self-starters who can own workstreams and work with increasing independence, with preferred experience in energy, infrastructure, project development, or related commercial transactions.

Qualifications

• Self-starters who take ownership of workstreams and operate with increasing independence.
• Ability to interact directly with clients.
• Experience in energy, infrastructure, project development, commodities trading, energy finance, or related commercial transactions.

Responsibilities

• Direct client interaction and coordination with internal specialist teams.
• Support closing and post-closing matters in transactions.
• Assist with drafting, negotiating, and finalizing principal and ancillary documents.

Skills

Direct client interaction

Team coordination

Ownership of workstreams

Drafting & negotiating documents

Job description

Sheppard is seeking a Staff Attorney in Houston to handle sophisticated energy-related transactions, including drafting and negotiating principal and ancillary documents. The role involves direct client interaction and coordinating internal teams to support closing and post-closing matters.

Ideal candidates are self-starters who can own workstreams and work with increasing independence, with preferred experience in energy, infrastructure, project development, or related commercial transactions.