Corporate Associate Attorney (Energy)

Job Title: Corporate Associate Attorney (Energy)

Location: Hartford County, Connecticut (Preferred) or Boston, Massachusetts

Job Type: Full-Time | Hybrid

About the Job:

We are seeking a Corporate Associate Attorney (Energy) with 2–4 years of corporate transactional experience to join a dynamic and growing Energy practice. This is an excellent opportunity to work on sophisticated corporate and energy-related transactions while collaborating with experienced attorneys and serving a diverse client base.

The ideal candidate will have experience handling a broad range of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, financings, corporate governance, licensing matters, and general business transactions. While prior energy industry experience is preferred, candidates with strong corporate transactional backgrounds and a genuine interest in the energy sector are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

Handle a variety of corporate transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), debt and equity financings, and corporate governance.

Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, including:

Purchase agreements

Disclosure schedules

Financing and security agreements

LLC operating agreements

Commercial contracts and related legal documents

Conduct legal research and provide strategic legal analysis on transactional matters.

Assist with due diligence and transaction management from inception through closing.

Work directly with clients while managing multiple complex transactions simultaneously.

Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups to deliver high-quality legal services.

Maintain exceptional accuracy, organization, and attention to detail throughout all stages of transactions.

Required Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

2–4 years of corporate transactional legal experience.

Admission to the Connecticut or Massachusetts Bar and in good standing.

Experience with:

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Debt and Equity Financings

Corporate Governance

Commercial Contracts

Licensing Matters

Strong legal drafting, negotiation, and contract review skills.

Excellent legal research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple deadlines and complex legal matters independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working on energy or utility-related transactions.

Demonstrated interest in the energy industry.

Experience leading transaction workstreams and communicating directly with clients.

Skills:

Corporate Law

Corporate Transactions

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Debt Financing

Equity Financing

Corporate Governance

Commercial Contracts

Contract Drafting

Contract Negotiation

LLC Operating Agreements

Due Diligence

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Transaction Management

Client Counseling

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Work Environment:

Hybrid work schedule with remote flexibility and regular in-office collaboration.

Opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-value corporate and energy transactions.

Collaborative team environment with mentorship, professional development, and direct client interaction.

Clear opportunities for long-term career growth and specialization in the energy sector.