CareerPlan

Corporate Energy Associate (Multi-Office)

San Diego, CA, USFull-time$225k–$260k2026-08-27 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid · United States

Core

Junior associate advising sponsors, developers, investors, and financial institutions on complex energy, infrastructure, and corporate transactions including M&A, project finance, and joint ventures.

Role type

junior IC corporate lawyer (energy & infrastructure)

Builds

transactional legal documents, strategies, and advice for clients in energy and infrastructure sectors

Domain

Law / Energy & Infrastructure

Required skills

legal research, legal writing, transaction management, client relationship management, negotiation, compliance, business judgment, organizational skills, conceptual thinking, persuasive communication

Preferred skills

experience with renewable energy, energy transition, tax credit transactions, cross-border matters, tax equity financings, transferable tax credits, structured financings

Technologies

legal research databases, contract management systems

Responsibilities

Conduct legal research and analysis for transaction preparation; Draft legal documents including memos, contracts, and correspondence; Assist in managing complex transactions from inception to resolution; Build and maintain client relationships; Collaborate with lawyers and business professionals on transaction strategies; Participate in client calls, meetings, and negotiations; Ensure compliance with legal standards and regulations.

Seniority

Junior, hands-on IC