New York City | Hybrid

Corporate (M&A / Energy & Infrastructure) Associate Attorney

AmLaw 50 Opportunity

Compensation

$310,000 – $390,000+

A premier global law firm is seeking a Corporate (M&A / Energy & Infrastructure) Associate Attorney to join its New York office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing strategic companies, private equity sponsors, infrastructure funds, developers, investors, and financial institutions in sophisticated mergers and acquisitions and energy & infrastructure transactions.

Ideal Background

• 3–6 years of corporate transactional experience with a focus on M&A and energy & infrastructure transactions gained at a sophisticated law firm

• Experience representing strategic buyers, sellers, private equity sponsors, infrastructure funds, developers, institutional investors, and portfolio companies

• Experience handling public and private mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, divestitures, strategic investments, and complex corporate transactions

• Experience advising clients on renewable energy, conventional energy, power, utilities, infrastructure, digital infrastructure, transportation, or large-scale development projects

• Experience drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, merger agreements, joint venture agreements, shareholder agreements, operating agreements, and related transaction documents

• Experience coordinating due diligence, transaction management, regulatory considerations, and multi-party deal execution

• Familiarity with project development, project finance, tax equity structures, or infrastructure investment transactions is a plus

• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to independently manage sophisticated transactions while maintaining significant client interaction

• Excellent academic credentials

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required

• New York bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

✅ Premier global Corporate and Energy & Infrastructure practice

✅ Sophisticated domestic and cross-border M&A transactions

✅ Opportunity to work on transformative energy, infrastructure, and strategic investment projects

✅ Significant client interaction and early deal responsibility

✅ Strong mentorship and professional development

✅ Collaborative AmLaw 50 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

[email protected]
(216) 710-5174