Description:

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is seeking an Associate to join its Energy practice in our Atlanta, New York or Washington, DC office. We are looking to add a team member with 3–5 years of transactional law firm experience preferably in the energy finance area.

We cultivate exceptional attorneys across all levels by providing them with the tools and experiences needed to build successful careers. The attorney will join a practice that supports clients on the financing of a wide range of domestic and international energy and large-scale infrastructure projects across diverse energy sectors. This position also provides a significant opportunity to represent a range of entities on structuring and negotiating projects across diverse energy sectors, including solar, wind, geothermal and other renewable power, storage, carbon capture, nuclear, LNG, Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) and other traditional gas and steam power generation projects.

Energy Transactions Associate Key Responsibilities
  • Handle financing transactions within the energy sector.
  • Support complex energy transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, project development, construction contracts, and commercial agreements.
  • Manage multiple matters simultaneously while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.
  • Engage directly with clients and develop a strong understanding of their business objectives.

Eversheds Sutherland hires individuals who will contribute to our culture and reputation for excellence in every respect. Our dedication to providing unparalleled client service means that we are seeking talented candidates who will grow and thrive within our firm. We recruit individuals with impressive credentials and work experience, focusing on candidates who reflect some of the Firm's core values, including self-motivation, professionalism, and creativity. 

We provide our employees with: 
  • Interesting work with industry-leading practices and an impressive client list. 
  • Significant practical training, informal training, and formal training programs. 
  • An approachable and supportive culture. We are guided by our five core values of collaboration, inclusivity, openness, creativity, and professionalism in all that we do as a Firm. 
  • A commitment to programs that identify ways to create and maintain a culture that reflects our values when it comes to inclusion, representation, and opportunity. We appreciate the significant role diverse perspectives play in our service to clients and our development. 
  • Thorough benefits options and thoughtful wellness programs. 

We seek candidates whose personal qualities, skills, and interests will enhance and enrich the Firm. We invite any qualified candidate who would like to become a valued contributor to a talented team of attorneys to “Apply Now” with your resume, transcripts, and writing sample. 

The Associate position requires in-office presence three days per week. The salary is commensurate with years of relevant experience & geographic location. The salary range for our Associate position is $260,000-365,000.