Associate Finance (Engineering, Procurement, & Construction) - D.C.

Direct Counsel
  • Washington, DC
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    Job Description

    Job Description

    Job Description
    Project Development & Finance Associate (2+ Years) – Energy & Infrastructure

    Direct Counsel represents a well-regarded Am Law firm seeking a junior to mid-level associate to join its leading Project Development & Finance practice. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on high-profile energy and infrastructure projects alongside top-tier sponsors and developers across global markets.

    The team is one of the most active in the world, advising on complex, large-scale projects across sectors including energy, renewables, and infrastructure. This role offers hands-on experience in sophisticated project development work within a collaborative, high-performing environment.

    What You’ll Do:

    • Draft and negotiate engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts
    • Advise project sponsors, owners, and developers on major energy and infrastructure projects
    • Support project development and financing transactions across domestic and international markets
    • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on complex, high-value deals

    What We’re Looking For:

    • 2+ years of experience in project development, construction, or infrastructure transactions
    • Experience drafting and negotiating EPC contracts strongly preferred
    • Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills
    • Interest in energy, infrastructure, and large-scale project work
    • J.D. with strong academic credentials and admission to a U.S. Bar (or eligibility)

    Why This Role:

    • Work on landmark energy and infrastructure projects
    • Gain hands-on experience with complex EPC and project development matters
    • Join a globally recognized, market-leading practice
    • Cravath-scale compensation + bonus
    • Comprehensive benefits and strong career development platform

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWashington, DC

    Skills

    • Alternative Energyunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Career Developmentunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Contract Negotiationunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCC/EPCM)unmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Transactionsunmatched
    • Infrastructure Constructionunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
    • Project Developmentunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched

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