Energy & Infrastructure - EPC Associate Attorney

Energy & Infrastructure – EPC Associate AttorneyDirect Counsel is seeking an Energy & Infrastructure – EPC Associate Attorney to join a leading Am Law firm's nationally recognized Energy & Infrastructure practice. This opportunity is ideal for an associate with 2–7+ years of experience in construction law and energy-related projects. The successful candidate will advise clients on complex engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) matters involving large-scale domestic and international energy and infrastructure projects across conventional energy, renewable energy, and nuclear sectors.ResponsibilitiesDraft, review, and negotiate engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) agreements for major energy and infrastructure projects.Prepare and negotiate operation and maintenance (O&M), procurement, supply, construction, and other project-related agreements.Advise clients on all phases of project development, construction, and project execution.Represent owners, developers, contractors, lenders, and other project participants in sophisticated domestic and international transactions.Support projects involving conventional oil and gas, renewable energy, nuclear power, and other infrastructure developments.Identify and mitigate commercial and legal risks throughout the project lifecycle.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on project financing, development, and commercial transactions.Provide practical legal advice to clients regarding contract administration and project delivery strategies.QualificationsJ.D. from an accredited law school.Active bar admission in the jurisdiction where the attorney will practice.2–7+ years of construction law experience, preferably involving energy or infrastructure projects.Experience drafting and negotiating EPC, O&M, procurement, or other complex construction agreements.Experience with conventional oil and gas, renewable energy, nuclear energy, or other large-scale infrastructure projects is strongly preferred.Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.Strong academic credentials.Highly motivated with the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced transactional practice.Preference for candidates based in Houston, although qualified candidates in other listed offices will be considered.Compensation & BenefitsCompetitive base salary of $235,000–$420,000, depending on experience and qualifications.Eligibility for annual discretionary merit bonuses.Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage.401(k) retirement plan with firm contributions.Flexible Time Off (FTO) program and paid holidays.Industry-leading parental leave, family care, elder care, and pet care benefits.Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), where applicable.Robust wellness and mental health resources.Exceptional opportunities to work on some of the world's largest and most innovative energy and infrastructure projects while receiving outstanding mentorship, professional development, and long-term career advancement.