Energy Project Finance & Development Associate (Mid-Senior Level) - D.C.
Direct CounselWashington, District of Columbia, United States
Posted January 5, 2026
225000 - 440000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Direct Counsel is a full-service legal staffing and recruiting firm that specializes in both temporary and permanent placements across the United States. Leveraging deep local market knowledge, the company excels at sourcing, retaining, and deploying top-tier attorneys, paralegals, legal secretaries, and administrative professionals on short-term, long-term, and direct-hire engagements. Its comprehensive suite of services—including specialized searches, talent building, and legal assistance—ensures clients receive highly qualified legal talent tailored to their specific needs. Direct Counsel’s distinctive advantage lies in its proven ability to quickly match clients with the right professionals, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and legal team performance.
Job Description
Direct Counsel represents an AmLaw 100 firm seeking an Associate with significant experience in energy project development, M&A, and project finance.
Requirements
- Lead and support transactions involving energy project sponsors, investors, developers, suppliers, and lenders.
- Draft and negotiate primary and ancillary transaction documents.
- Manage complex due diligence, oversee transaction workflows, and guide junior associates and internal specialist teams.
- Handle client communications and deliver high-quality work product within a fast-paced, active practice.
- Apply knowledge of energy regulation, real property issues, and project permitting.
Benefits
- health insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- disability insurance
- FSAs
- 401(k)
- PTO
- employee assistance programs