Houston | Hybrid
$260,000 – $390,000+
A premier global law firm is seeking a Corporate – M&A / Energy & Infrastructure Associate Attorney to join its Houston office.
This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing energy companies, infrastructure investors, private equity sponsors, developers, and strategic buyers in sophisticated domestic and cross-border M&A and energy transactions.
• 3–6 years of corporate transactional, mergers & acquisitions, energy, or infrastructure experience gained at a sophisticated law firm
• Experience representing public and private companies, private equity sponsors, developers, infrastructure funds, utilities, and strategic investors
• Experience handling mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, asset acquisitions, divestitures, strategic investments, and corporate reorganizations
• Experience advising clients in the energy and infrastructure sectors, including oil & gas, LNG, midstream, upstream, downstream, power, renewables, utilities, or energy transition projects is preferred
• Experience drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, merger agreements, joint venture agreements, shareholder agreements, operating agreements, and other complex commercial agreements
• Experience managing transactions from due diligence through closing while coordinating multidisciplinary deal teams
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to independently manage sophisticated transactions while maintaining significant client interaction
• Excellent academic credentials
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Texas bar admission required or ability to become admitted
Premier global Corporate and Energy platform
Sophisticated M&A and infrastructure transactions
Significant client interaction and deal responsibility
Opportunity to represent leading energy companies, infrastructure investors, and private equity sponsors
Strong mentorship and professional development
Collaborative AmLaw 50 environment
Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.
Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. Many attorneys find it helpful to understand what opportunities are available and how the current market compares before they begin considering a move.
I'm happy to provide additional information regarding compensation, billable expectations, partnership track, and how this opportunity compares to others currently on the market.
Confidential inquiries are always welcome.
Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition
devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com