Closing Date: 14th January, 2027
Description:
Norton Rose Fulbright is seeking an Associate to join its Projects Development team. Candidates should have 3 to 6 years of relevant experience and a strong background in construction, procurement, and project development, particularly in the energy sector, with location flexibility across any of our US offices.The ideal candidate will have a background in project development within the power, energy, oil & gas, or chemical sectors, or construction experience, particularly with large-scale infrastructure projects. Experience should include negotiating engineering, procurement, and construction agreements, equipment procurement agreements (such as PV or BESS or turbine procurement), operations and maintenance agreements, long term services agreements, and other development agreements. This role provides an opportunity to work on high-profile projects in renewable energy, energy storage, power generation, and other energy transition technologies and will sit on our market-leading Projects team.
Key Requirements:
- 3 to 6 years of experience as a projects development or infrastructure lawyer
- Experience drafting and negotiating project development, construction, procurement, and operational agreements.
- Experience with renewable energy, power, energy transition, or other infrastructure projects is preferred.
- Strong academic credentials and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment and work effectively as part of a collaborative team.
Additional Information:
- Work on complex project developments alongside experienced attorneys
- Gain invaluable exposure to global legal practices and deepen your understanding of renewable energy project development matters
Location:
This position may be based in any of our US offices (Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Antonio, San Francisco, St. Louis, or Washington, DC). Applicants should indicate their office(s) of interest in their application.
The full time base annual salary for this position in the New York City, Denver, Los Angeles, and San Francisco market is expected to range between $270,000- $385,000. This range represents the firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting for a position in New York City, Denver, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Salaries in other markets will vary depending on market data. Bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed and are dependent upon individual and firm performance.
Position Information: This is open to Associate and Counsel level candidates depending on experience. Both positions offer a vibrant and impactful career within a prestigious global law firm, ideal for those eager to contribute significantly in their field, and the potential for professional advancement.
