Project Development/Renewable Energy Counsel (7+ yrs) – Am Law 50 Firm

About the Position:

Our client, a large global law firm, has an active need for an attorney with project development experience to join its Chicago office at the counsel-level. This practice is Chambers-ranked and works on some of the most innovative, complex, and challenging projects in the world.

Highlights:

· Band 1 Chamber-ranked projects practice

· Access to cutting-edge technology and innovative tools

· Firm offers programs designed to support personal well-being, work-life balance, and professional satisfaction

· Top of the market compensation

Responsibilities:

· Advise clients on the development of renewable energy, energy storage, power generation, and other energy transition projects

· Draft and negotiate engineering, procurement, and construction agreements, and related development documents

· Negotiate equipment procurement agreements

· Manage matters independently and act as a primary point of contact for clients

Required Qualifications:

· 7+ years of experience as a project development, construction, or infrastructure attorney, ideally in the power, energy, oil and gas, or chemical sectors

· Substantial experience drafting and negotiating project development, construction, procurement, and operational agreements

· Strong project management, leadership, and mentoring abilities

· Excellent academic credentials and strong written and verbal communication skills

Location:

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $350,000 – $435,000.