Energy Associate (2-5 Years Experience) - Des Moines, IA

About the Role

We are seeking a transactional associate with 2-5 years of experience to join our Energy department. This position will focus on commercial/transactional work, including commercial contracts, supplier agreements, power procurement arrangements, energy storage contracting, construction agreements, M&A transactions, project finance, and other strategic transactions. Candidates should have experience in commercial/transactional work and an interest in the energy industry. This position offers a hybrid work environment.

While candidates based in our Minneapolis office are preferred, we will also consider candidates interested in working from another Fredrikson office or candidates desiring to work remotely; arrangements would be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of legal experience in private practice or related in-house positions
• Interest in the energy industry
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and writing skills
• Strong academic background
• J.D. from an ABA-Accredited Law School
• Active attorney license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• The ability to practice law or the ability to become admitted in the state of New York is a plus

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits options include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee resource benefits (inclusive of counseling, coaching, and care-giving guidance)
• Paid parental leave and parenting classes
• Pre-tax parking and transportation options

Our retirement plan includes:

• Financial planning and Social Security/Medicare planning
• 401k/Roth investment options
• Firm-paid profit-sharing contribution

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions.

About Fredrikson

Fredrikson & Byron is a leading Midwest law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally. With a reputation as the firm “where law and business meet,” our attorneys bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to work with clients and operate as business advisors and strategic partners as well as legal counselors. To best serve our clients, we provide innovative solutions to legal needs while reflecting inclusion and diversity as core values. We offer highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative work environment.

The firm’s 425 attorneys serve clients from offices in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Mexico, and China.