Energy Associate Attorney

6-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Energy Associate Attorney - Join Our Growing Energy, Infrastructure and Project Finance Team in Chicago!

Are you a senior-level attorney with 6-8 years of experience in the renewable energy industry? Do you have a strong academic background and are admitted to the state bar in which you reside? If so, we want you to join our team at Sheppard Mullin, a global Am Law 50 full-service law firm with over 1,000 attorneys across 16 offices worldwide.

Our Chicago office, with over 50 attorneys, is currently seeking a motivated and experienced Energy Associate Attorney to join our Energy, Infrastructure and Project Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with some of the largest and most innovative energy industry players, including leading utilities, pipeline operators, municipalities, independent power producers, commercial banks, equity and tax investors, EPC contractors, and energy technology companies.

As an Energy Associate Attorney, you will have substantive responsibility and client contact, working on a variety of transactions related to the development, acquisition, and financing of renewable energy projects. This is a chance to represent clients in a growing industry and make a significant impact in their legal matters.

Key Responsibilities:

- Represent clients in commercial lending, debt or equity project financing, leasing, tax credits, and due diligence for complex transactions.
- Work on project development, construction, and operations contracts.
- Provide assistance and advice to clients on their most important energy-related legal matters.

Requirements:

- 6-8 years of experience in the renewable energy industry at a large law firm with a national reputation or comparable in-house counsel role.
- Admitted to the state bar of the state in which you reside.
- Strong academic credentials from a top-tier law school.

We prefer candidates in the Chicago area, but we will also consider strong candidates for our Dallas or Houston offices. Please note that we will not consider fully remote candidates for this position.

To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and law school transcript. Candidates must be admitted to and a member in good standing with the state bar in which they reside. For more information about this position, please contact Thomas Meena at .

Join our team at Sheppard Mullin and be a part of our dynamic and growing Energy, Infrastructure and Project Finance team in Chicago!

Salary Information:
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development and training opportunities

Job Title: Energy Associate Attorney
Experience: 6-8 years
Practice Area: Real Estate, Energy, Environmental & Land Use

H1: Senior-Level Energy Associate Attorney Opportunity with Sheppard Mullin in Chicago

H2: Join Our Growing Energy, Infrastructure and Project Finance Team at Sheppard Mullin in Chicago!

- Opportunity to work with top clients in the renewable energy industry
- Substantive responsibility and client contact
- Chance to make a significant impact in clients' legal matters
- Comprehensive benefits package and professional development opportunities
- Strong preference for candidates in the Chicago area, but will consider strong candidates for Dallas or Houston offices
- Must be admitted to and a member in good standing with the state bar in which you reside
- Resume, cover letter, and law school transcript required for application
- For questions, contact Thomas Meena at .

Not applicable

Medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off

English

Renewable Energy, Commercial Lending, Project Financing, Tax Credits, Due Diligence, Project Development, Construction, Operations Contracts

Must have strong academic credentials from top-tier law school

Submit resume, cover letter, and law school transcript to

Qualification and Experience Admitted to state bar in good standing, strong academic credentials from top-tier law school

Legal