Energy & Climate Solutions Associate (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) - New York in , us

Energy & Climate Solutions Associate - Engineering, Procurement & Construction
Locations:

San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., New York, Salt Lake City, Boston
Compensation:

$310,000-$435,000 + Bonus + Full Benefits

Direct Counsel represents a

leading Am Law firm

seeking an

Energy & Climate Solutions Associate or Counsel

with

4-8 years of experience

in engineering and construction law matters and commercial procurement contracts related to energy and infrastructure project development.
About the Practice Group

The firm's

Energy & Climate Solutions (ECS) Group

is a dynamic, mission-driven practice focused on cutting-edge energy transition and infrastructure projects. Attorneys have the opportunity to work on complex, innovative, and often first-of-their-kind matters across the rapidly evolving energy and climate landscape.

The group advises clients on projects involving:
Solar PV and solar + storage
Stand-alone battery storage
Wind and geothermal
Nuclear energy
Carbon capture, direct air capture, and carbon removal
Biomass and renewable fuels
EV charging infrastructure
Hydrogen, fuel cells, renewable chemicals, data centers, and transmission projects
About the Role

The selected attorney will advise clients on sophisticated energy and infrastructure development matters, including engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) agreements and commercial contracting.

Responsibilities include:
Drafting and negotiating EPC agreements and related project development contracts
Advising clients on procurement strategies and commercial agreements
Supporting complex energy, infrastructure, and climate technology projects
Collaborating with attorneys across project finance, corporate, regulatory, and transactional practices
Managing client relationships and supporting innovative industry solutions
Qualifications
4-8 years of experience in engineering, construction law, and commercial procurement matters
Experience with energy, infrastructure, or project development transactions
Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
Ability to manage sophisticated matters in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range:

$310,000-$435,000

based on experience/class year
Discretionary merit bonus opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, retirement benefits, wellness programs, paid parental leave, family-building benefits, coverage, CLE support, and additional employee resources

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