Houston | Hybrid
Renewable Energy Finance & Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney
AmLaw 100 Opportunity
Compensation
$235,000 – $390,000+
A premier national law firm is seeking a Renewable Energy Finance & Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney to join its Houston office.
This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing developers, sponsors, tax equity investors, lenders, infrastructure funds, and strategic investors in sophisticated renewable energy financing and M&A transactions.
Ideal Background
• 3–6 years of renewable energy, project finance, corporate, or M&A experience gained at a sophisticated law firm
• Experience representing developers, sponsors, tax equity investors, tax credit buyers, lenders, infrastructure funds, and strategic investors
• Experience supporting the development, construction, financing, acquisition, and disposition of renewable energy and energy infrastructure projects
• Experience structuring and negotiating tax equity financings, tax credit transfer transactions, joint ventures, preferred equity investments, and other project-level capital arrangements
• Experience advising clients regarding renewable energy tax credit monetization strategies, including transactions involving solar, wind, battery energy storage, clean hydrogen, and other energy transition technologies
• Experience handling mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic corporate transactions
• Experience drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, financing documents, tax equity documents, and related transaction agreements
• Experience conducting legal due diligence and managing sophisticated transactions from signing through closing
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Excellent academic credentials
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Texas bar admission required or ability to become admitted
Why This Opportunity
✅ Nationally recognized Renewable Energy & Infrastructure practice
✅ Sophisticated project finance, tax equity, and M&A transactions
✅ Significant client interaction and deal responsibility
✅ Opportunity to work on cutting-edge energy transition projects across the United States
✅ Strong mentorship and professional development
✅ Collaborative AmLaw 100 environment
Interested?
Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.
Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. Many attorneys find it helpful to understand what opportunities are available and how the current market compares before they begin considering a move.
I'm happy to provide additional information regarding compensation, billable expectations, partnership track, and how this opportunity compares to others currently on the market.
Confidential inquiries are always welcome.
Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition
devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com
(216) 710-5174
