Energy - Renewables - Transactional Attorney / Finance - Project Finance Attorney in Washington, DC

Law Firm

Washington, DC

Energy - Renewables - Transactional Attorney / Finance - Project Finance Attorney in Washington, DC

Attorney

Min 3 yrs required

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Law Firm Seeking Renewable Energy Project Development & Finance Associate with 3+ Years of Experience

Join Our Firm's Dynamic Renewable Energy Team and Be Part of the Clean Energy Transition!

Holland & Hart, a leading law firm, is seeking an Associate Attorney with at least 3 years of experience to join our Renewable Energy team in any of our locations. We work on cutting-edge projects across the country and are looking for a passionate and driven individual to join our team.

The Role: Renewable Energy Project Development & Finance Associate

As a Renewable Energy Project Development & Finance Associate, you will work with clients at the forefront of the clean energy industry on first-rate projects from Alaska to New York. You will be part of a young, dynamic team of lawyers who have built an impressive and loyal client base over the past decade. At Holland & Hart, we value well-being and flexibility, allowing you to choose where you work (remote, hybrid, in-office) and hours that best suit your needs. We also prioritize diversity, with 83% of our partners and 66% of our team members being women.

As an Associate, you can expect:

- Hands-on experience and ownership of work from day one, working directly with clients.
- Real mentorship and training from experienced partners who are invested in your professional growth.
- A three-tiered career progression approach designed to prepare you for partnership, if that is your goal.
- Frequent feedback and clearly defined core competencies and benchmarks to guide your professional development.

Position Requirements:

Ideal candidates will have at least three years of experience in a law firm, with a background in project development, finance, mergers & acquisitions, and commercial contracts. Experience in the renewable energy industry and working with power purchase agreements, company or asset purchase and sale agreements, hedge contacts, equipment supply contracts, construction contracts or similar agreements is preferred but not required. We are looking for team-oriented individuals with strong written and oral communication skills.

Compensation and Expectations:

Holland & Hart's compensation is merit-based, with evaluations based on individual performance and achievements. As required by the Colorado Equal Pay Act, we are providing a good faith salary range for this position (if based in Colorado): $200,000 - $255,000. Our generous bonus program rewards financial contributions and hard work, and associates are also eligible for fee splits. We expect associates to invest 1800 hours on billable matters, 75 hours of pro bono/public service work (or 50 hours of pro bono legal work), including at least 25 hours dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Matter Here:

At Holland & Hart, diversity, equity, and inclusion are more than just core values - they are critical to our business success. We are committed to building dynamic teams that serve our clients more effectively and with greater creativity and innovation. Through our Diversity Plan and initiatives inside and outside the firm, we strive to create a culture of inclusion and acceptance. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Professional Development:

We believe in inspiring our associates to achieve their growth potential in three core areas: Revenue Experience, Client Experience, and Talent Experience. We offer robust professional and business development training to help you identify and achieve your short- and long-term goals. Our mentoring, training, and flexible levels system allow us to meet you where you are in your legal experience, career stage, market, and personal interests.

Benefits Summary:

At Holland & Hart, we value work-life balance and offer a robust wellness program, unlimited PTO, a reduced time program, and a sabbatical program for eligible employees and partners. Full-time employees become eligible for benefits on the date of hire, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD. We also offer enhanced parental leave for both primary and non-primary caregivers, an automatic Off Ramp/On Ramp program before and after parental leave, and voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and long-term care insurance. We also have educational assistance programs, a subscription service for continuing legal education programs, free or discounted legal services, and opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating volunteer opportunities for lawyers, staff, families, and friends of **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.. Part-time employees may have access to some of these benefits on a pro-rated basis.

Application Process:

To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and law school transcript online to Leslie Beard, Recruiting & Onboarding Coordinator, at . We do not accept phone calls, and search firm inquiries may be directed to Lisa Visconti-Liss, .

About Holland & Hart:

Holland & Hart is known for fostering an intentional culture that prioritizes integrity and a passion for ongoing learning and collaboration. We offer sophisticated, challenging projects and diverse, innovating clients. Our low ratio of partners to associates means in-depth, hands-on experience starts from day one.

We are consistently ranked as one of Vault's "Best Law Firms in the Mountain States" and recognized as a "Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality" by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, scoring 100 on the annual Corporate Equality Index since 2020. We have also been awarded . Gold Standard Certification by the Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF) for twelve consecutive years and have been Mansfield Rule Certified Plus certified since the program's inception in 2018.

Our core values - integrity, excellence, innovation, teamwork, our commitment to one another, our diverse workforce, our communities, and living full lives - influence all aspects of our culture. We attract individuals who love what they do at work as much as they love what they do on the weekend. We intentionally create opportunities for attorneys to seek balance in work and in life through longstanding programs,