Energy Transactions Associate; NY, DC or HN

Energy Transactions Associate (NY, DC or HN)

Steptoe LLP seeks an associate with 2-6 years of experience with Energy & Infrastructure transactions in our New York, Washington, DC, or Houston offices.

Steptoe’s energy attorneys represent some of the largest and most well‑known stakeholders and participants in the US and international energy markets, including sponsors, developers, arrangers, agents, lenders, institutional and private equity investors and tax equity investors. The Steptoe energy group handles matters that arise at every point of the project lifecycle and our project and infrastructure finance team has extensive experience with all major financing structures in use within the project finance marketplace, including sustainability‑linked and green loan principles‑aligned structures.

Steptoe’s energy associates are given meaningful, hands‑on legal work at every stage of their careers.

Candidates must have strong interpersonal and communication skills and experience on financing and/or private M&A transactions. Experience on project and energy financing and/or energy and infrastructure‑related M&A transactions is preferred. The ideal candidate also will have tax equity and/or IRA credit experience. We are looking for candidates who can and want to assume immediate responsibility and who are willing to work as an integral part of a high performing and collaborative team.

A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school is required. Bar membership, active and in good standing, in the New York, Washington, DC, or Texas bar (depending on office location) is also required. For consideration, please submit a Resume, Cover Letter, and Transcript.

We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits in a collegial working environment that offers training and mentorship. The anticipated salary range is $235,000 to $390,000. The actual base salary offered will be dependent upon the applicant’s experience and qualifications, as well as other job‑related factors, including but not limited to, relevant skills, education, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, geographic location.

Steptoe offers a full range of benefits for you and your eligible dependents. Benefits currently include: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, dependent care, health care flexible spending accounts, 401(k) Plan, Profit‑Sharing, Paid Time‑Off and a robust Wellness Program.

Steptoe LLP is an equal opportunity employer EOE/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any basis proscribed by applicable statutes.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Law Practice