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Projects & Infrastructure Associate Attorney at Direct Counsel

Direct Counsel Washington, District of Columbia

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description
Job Title: Projects & Infrastructure Associate Attorney
Location(s): Chicago, DC, New York, Houston, Los Angeles, Palo Alto, San Francisco (Other major markets considered)
Position Type: Associate
Experience Level: 2–6 years
JD Year Range: 2019–2023

Description:
Direct Counsel is seeking a Projects & Infrastructure Associate Attorney to join a leading international law firm with a top-ranked U.S. practice. The firm is hiring two junior to mid-level associates to support its market-leading Projects & Infrastructure group, which focuses on project finance and development transactions, particularly in the renewable energy and power sectors.

Ideal candidates will have:

  • 2 to 6 years of relevant experience at a sophisticated law firm

  • A strong academic background from a well-regarded law school

  • Substantial experience in project finance, energy, and infrastructure matters

  • Familiarity with renewable energy and power project transactions preferred

  • A collaborative approach and the ability to work across multiple offices

Additional Information:

  • The team is highly collaborative and cross-office in structure

  • The firm offers competitive compensation, with salaries ranging from $235,000 to $390,000 depending on experience and qualifications

  • Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance, 401(k), back-up childcare/eldercare, and career development support

Equal Opportunity Employer:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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