Energy Associate

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking an Energy Associate with 4-6 years of experience, focusing on commercial contracting and renewable energy projects. The role involves drafting and negotiating key agreements and working with the Energy & Natural Resources team. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials and interpersonal skills. The position is available in various offices, including a virtual office. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.
Husch Blackwell LLP is a national law firm with multiple locations across the United States, dedicated to our clients and the industries they serve.

We have an immediate opening for an Energy Associate with four to six years of experience preferred. We will consider candidates for any of our offices including our virtual office, The Link. This role is ideal for a candidate who thrives at the intersection of commercial contracting, renewable energy development, and complex infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have experience drafting, negotiating, and reviewing the core agreements that drive renewable energy projects forward—including EPC agreements, PPAs/offtake agreements, major equipment supply contracts, and long‑term O&M or service agreements. The candidate will work primarily with attorneys in our Energy & Natural Resources Strategic Business Unit.

The ideal candidate will have excellent academic credentials, a commitment to the community, superior interpersonal skills and a demonstrated record of working well under pressure. The candidate should demonstrate exceptional judgment, the ability to effectively handle multiple projects, and the ability to articulate legal strategies and courses of action. Candidates should have an active bar license in the state corresponding with the office to which they are applying or commit to obtaining one as soon as possible. We look for proactive, dynamic, and entrepreneurial individuals with varied backgrounds, interests, and experience for a diverse candidate pool.

At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and much more.

Pursuant to applicable state laws, the compensation range for this position in Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Washington is $230,000-$260,000, in California, New York, and Washington, D.C. is $240,000-$265,000, in Minnesota and Vermont is $215,000-$246,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salaries in all other markets will vary depending on market data. Associates are eligible for an Associate Performance Bonus and Client Development Bonus.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, transcript, and deal sheet through our online application process at www.huschblackwell.com .

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