Energy & Climate Solutions Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition • Seattle, WA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

A premier global law firm is seeking an Energy & Climate Solutions Associate Attorney to join its Seattle office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing renewable energy developers, utilities, infrastructure funds, lenders, sponsors, and strategic investors on sophisticated energy development, project finance, and climate-focused transactions.

Requirements

• 3–7 years of energy, project finance, infrastructure, renewable energy, or corporate transactional experience gained at a sophisticated law firm
• Experience drafting and negotiating power purchase agreements (PPAs), offtake agreements, commercial agreements, and project development contracts
• Experience negotiating joint venture agreements, development agreements, and other strategic commercial arrangements
• Experience supporting project acquisitions, portfolio acquisitions, project financings, and other energy and infrastructure transactions
• Experience representing renewable energy developers, utilities, sponsors, lenders, investors, infrastructure funds, or energy companies
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, project management, and communication skills
• Ability to independently manage sophisticated transactions while maintaining significant client interaction
• Excellent academic credentials
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Washington bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Nice To Haves

• Experience with solar, wind, battery energy storage, clean hydrogen, carbon capture, transmission, or other energy transition technologies is preferred

Responsibilities

• Representing renewable energy developers, utilities, infrastructure funds, lenders, sponsors, and strategic investors on sophisticated energy development, project finance, and climate-focused transactions.
• Drafting and negotiating power purchase agreements (PPAs), offtake agreements, commercial agreements, and project development contracts.
• Negotiating joint venture agreements, development agreements, and other strategic commercial arrangements.
• Supporting project acquisitions, portfolio acquisitions, project financings, and other energy and infrastructure transactions.
• Independently managing sophisticated transactions while maintaining significant client interaction.

Benefits

• Industry-leading Energy & Climate Solutions practice
• Sophisticated renewable energy, infrastructure, and project finance transactions
• Significant client interaction and early responsibility
• Opportunity to work on high-profile projects driving the energy transition
• Strong mentorship and professional development
• Collaborative AmLaw 50 environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree