Associate – Energy Advisory –Washington, D.C.

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Job Description:

The Washington, D.C. McDermott, Will & Emery seeks a 3^rd – 6^th year Associate to join its Energy Advisory group.

McDermott advises industry-leading clients on some of the largest, highest-profile and most complex renewable energy project financing transactions around the globe. Our 40+ lawyer renewable energy team is routinely selected by global market leaders to create innovative structures, to mitigate risk and to create business opportunities in a complex and dynamic energy sector. We represent leading project sponsors and developers, private equity funds, tax equity investors, financial institutions, independent power producers, regulated utilities, corporate power purchasers and equipment manufacturers along the entire arc of project development, construction, operation, finance and acquisition.

Applications should be submitted online through our web apply portal. Questions can be directed to Renee Richford, Lateral Associate Recruiting Manager, at Rrichford@mwe.com.

Job Requirements:

• 3-6 years of experience preferably in renewables/electric power area
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working effectively within a deadline-driven environment is required
• Strong academic credentials
• Must be admitted to practice, or eligible to waive in to District of Columbia bar. 

We continue to prioritize the health and safety of our McDermott workforce. Consistent with that commitment, in light of the substantial and growing body of evidence that vaccinations remain the most effective protection against the spread of COVID-19, we require that members of our McDermott workforce be fully vaccinated.

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McDermott Will & Emery LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Action Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran).

About McDermott Will & Emery LLP

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