Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has a dynamic full-time employment opportunity for a mid-level Associate in our Energy Project Finance & Development Practice. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100; the associate will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, from a variety of industries across the country. This is a location flexible position open to multiple office locations, with the team working across the GT platform.
Job Requirements
Candidates should have 4-6 years of experience in energy project development, M&A and project finance transactions involving sponsors, investors, developers, suppliers, and/or lenders. In addition to transactional experience, candidates should have experience with offtake agreements, interconnection agreements and other project agreements and be familiar with energy regulation, project real property and permitting.
Candidates should be collaborative and capable of taking on significant responsibility for drafting primary and ancillary transaction documents (including purchase and sale agreements, investment agreements (including tax equity), financing agreements and joint venture agreements, performing and managing complex diligence, transaction management (including supervising and guiding junior associates and internal specialist teams), client interaction and work product, and be willing to work the hours expected of a fast-paced, busy practice. Admission to one or more state bars is required.
Submissions from search firms will only be accepted through our web portal for third-party submissions; for access, contact Mike Balzotti.
The expected pay range for this position is: $310,000-$390,000 annually Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.
Skills Required
- 4-6 years of experience in energy project development, M&A, and project finance transactions
- Experience representing sponsors, investors, developers, suppliers, and/or lenders
- Experience with offtake agreements, interconnection agreements, and other project agreements
- Familiarity with energy regulation, project real property, and permitting
- Experience drafting purchase and sale agreements, investment agreements, financing agreements, and joint venture agreements
- Experience performing and managing complex diligence and transaction management
- Ability to supervise and guide junior associates and internal specialist teams
- Admission to one or more state bars
- Ability to interact with clients and produce high-quality work product in a fast-paced practice
Greenberg Traurig Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Greenberg Traurig and has not been reviewed or approved by Greenberg Traurig.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is characterized as competitive at “market” levels for junior associates in major offices, with predictable early-career compensation in larger markets.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is described as up to 18 weeks for primary caregivers and up to 6 weeks for secondary caregivers, alongside adoption/surrogacy reimbursement up to a $35,000 lifetime maximum and fertility coverage caps.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with comments pointing to strong medical/dental/vision offerings and high employer coverage of healthcare costs in some plans.
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What We Do
Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2650 attorneys in 45 locations in the United States, Europe and the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm is a 2022 BTI “Highly Recommended Law Firm” for superior client service and is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100 and NLJ 250. Greenberg Traurig is Mansfield Rule 6.0 Certified Plus by The Diversity Lab. The firm is recognized for powering its U.S. offices with 100% renewable energy as certified by the Center for Resource Solutions Green-e® Energy program and is a member of the U.S. EPA’s Green Power Partnership Program. The firm is known for its philanthropic giving, innovation, diversity, and pro bono. Web: www.gtlaw.com.
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