What are the responsibilities and job description for the Energy Project Development Associate Attorney (US) position at Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP?
Our Energy, Infrastructure and Project Finance team seeks a mid to senior-level associate to join our group. The ideal candidate should have over four years of experience.
Sheppard Mullin is a global AmLaw 50 full-service law firm with over 1,200 attorneys across 16 offices worldwide. Our Energy, Infrastructure and Project Finance team comprises over 55 attorneys across the firm, representing 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 come to us for assistance on their most important energy related legal matters.
This is an opportunity to represent clients in a growing industry and have substantive responsibility with client contact working on a variety of transactions regarding the representation of sponsors and financing parties in connection with the development, acquisition, and financing of renewable energy projects.
We are interested in candidates who have experience in the following areas, specifically with renewable energy projects:
Resume, cover letter, and law school transcript are required to apply. Candidates must be admitted to and a member in good standing with the state bar in which they reside.
The pay range for this position is: $310,000 - $390,000 per year. Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.
For questions about this position, please contact Destri Martino at DMartino@sheppardmullin.com.
Sheppard Mullin is a global AmLaw 50 full-service law firm with over 1,200 attorneys across 16 offices worldwide. Our Energy, Infrastructure and Project Finance team comprises over 55 attorneys across the firm, representing 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 come to us for assistance on their most important energy related legal matters.
This is an opportunity to represent clients in a growing industry and have substantive responsibility with client contact working on a variety of transactions regarding the representation of sponsors and financing parties in connection with the development, acquisition, and financing of renewable energy projects.
We are interested in candidates who have experience in the following areas, specifically with renewable energy projects:
- Project development/contracts work, M&A work or finance work in the energy industry.
- Experience and strong familiarity with drafting and negotiating (i) project development and project operation contracts such as EPC Contracts, Supply Agreements, Offtake Agreements, O&M Agreements or (ii) ancillary financing documents for debt work, tax equity work or M&A work.
- Excellent oral communication, writing, research and analytical skills.
- Ability to take ownership of projects, work effectively as a member of a team and communicate directly with clients and third-party advisors regularly.
- 4 years of experience in the energy industry at a large law firm with a national reputation or comparable in-house counsel role.
- Strong academic credentials from top-tier law school.
Resume, cover letter, and law school transcript are required to apply. Candidates must be admitted to and a member in good standing with the state bar in which they reside.
The pay range for this position is: $310,000 - $390,000 per year. Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.
For questions about this position, please contact Destri Martino at DMartino@sheppardmullin.com.
Salary : $310,000 - $390,000
