Associate, Energy M&A - Leading US Law Firm (2-4PQE)

Role Overview

Our client’s leading corporate and energy practices present outstanding opportunities for associates who want to work on complex cross-border transactions. The teams advise global corporates, private equity funds, and institutional investors on high-value deals across the energy and technology sectors, as well as wider corporate finance and private equity mandates. This is a chance to join market-leading partners with extensive international experience and a proven record of guiding clients through transformative transactions.

Practice & Clients

The energy-focused team advises on the full value chain, covering upstream oil and gas, LNG, renewables, and energy transition projects. Their client base includes major integrated energy companies, independent developers, and funds investing in both conventional and first-of-a-kind renewable projects across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and emerging markets.

The corporate finance and private equity team supports public and private companies, global fund sponsors, and investors across Asia-Pacific, North America, and Europe. Their work spans M&A, joint ventures, fundraisings, portfolio investments, and technology-driven transactions. Clients include leading institutions, multinational corporates, and innovative growth companies.

Responsibilities

Associates in these groups will:

• Advise on high-value cross-border M&A, joint ventures, and fundraisings.
• Support the structuring and execution of energy projects, including LNG, renewables, and hydrogen.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents for corporate and finance matters.
• Work closely with clients on portfolio investments and fund structuring.
• Collaborate across international offices to deliver seamless advice.

Candidate Profile

• E&W Qualified lawyer with 2-4PQE and energy transactional experience from a top international law firm.
• This opportunity is well suited to commercially minded associates with strong technical skills and an interest in cross-border work.
• Energy sector or corporate finance experience is beneficial, alongside the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, international environment.

Career Development & Opportunities

Associates joining these teams will gain exposure to cutting-edge transactions in energy transition, private equity, and technology. The practice offers excellent client contact, responsibility from day one, and the ability to build a long-term career in a practice that is consistently engaged on high-profile mandates.

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Job Reference: SKJ4376

Keywords: energy law, corporate finance, M&A, joint ventures, LNG, oil and gas, renewables, hydrogen, private equity, investment funds, venture capital, technology transactions, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Africa, Europe, North America.