Energy & Infrastructure Projects Associate Attorney / Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Energy & Infrastructure Projects Associate Attorney / Counsel
Locations: Houston, Texas | New York, New York | Washington, DC | Toronto, Ontario

Direct Counsel is representing a premier global law firm seeking a mid-to-senior level Associate or Counsel to join its highly regarded Energy & Infrastructure Projects group. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on sophisticated domestic and international energy and infrastructure transactions alongside a market-leading team advising sponsors, developers, lenders, investors, and strategic parties across the sector.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of law firm experience with strong financing capabilities and significant exposure to energy and infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on complex energy and infrastructure transactions across a broad range of industries
• Structure, negotiate, and document debt financings and tax equity financings
• Support mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and project development transactions
• Work on renewable energy, conventional energy, and infrastructure projects
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams on sophisticated cross-border matters
• Manage transaction components and maintain direct client interaction

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of law firm experience in energy, infrastructure, project finance, or related transactional matters
• Strong financing experience required
• Experience with debt financings, tax equity financings, M&A, joint ventures, and project development transactions preferred
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• Strong academic credentials
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative environment
• Admission to the applicable state or provincial bar, or eligibility to waive in

Why Apply

This is an opportunity to join one of the leading Energy & Infrastructure Projects practices in the market, handling high-profile and innovative transactions across the energy and infrastructure sectors. The firm offers substantial mentorship, sophisticated client exposure, strong professional development resources, and a collaborative culture that supports long-term career growth.

Compensation

• Expected salary range: $260,000 – $455,000
• Eligibility for discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits package