Renewable Energy Project Development & Finance Associate (3+ years): Firm Wide

About the role

Join Holland & Hart’s Renewable Energy team and be part of the clean energy transition! We work on cutting-edge wind, solar, geothermal, hydrogen, and battery storage projects across the country.

Responsibilities

• Work with clients at the forefront of the clean energy industry on first-rate projects from Alaska to New York.
• Collaborate with a young, dynamic team of lawyers who have built an impressive and loyal client base.
• Enjoy well-being and flexibility, choosing where you work (remote, hybrid, in-office) and hours that allow you to take care of yourself, your family, and your clients.
• Live your full life, with diversity being important to us.

Requirements

• Ideal candidates will have at least three years of law firm experience in project development, finance, mergers & acquisitions, and commercial contracts.
• Experience working in the renewable energy industry and experience with power purchase agreements, company or asset purchase and sale agreements, hedge contacts, equipment supply contracts, construction contracts or similar agreements is preferred but not required.
• Team-oriented, enjoy collaborating, and have strong written and oral communication skills.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience and ownership of work from day one—yes, you’ll work directly with clients.
• Real mentorship and training from experienced partners who are truly invested in you and your professional growth.
• A three-tiered career progression approach designed to prepare you to become a business owner/partner if that’s your goal.

Skills

• Strong legal skills, particularly in project development, finance, mergers & acquisitions, and commercial contracts.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Benefits

• Compensation is merit-based, with a good faith salary range of $215,000 - $270,000.
• Bonus program rewards financial contributions and hard work.
• Fee splits are available.
• 1800 hours on billable matters, 75 hours of pro bono/public service work (or 50 hours of pro bono legal work), and at least 25 hours dedicated to Community-building, Diversity & Inclusion Investment hours.
• Wellness program, unlimited PTO, a reduced time program, and a sabbatical program for eligible employees and partners.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD benefits.
• Enhanced parental leave for both primary and non-primary caregivers.
• Voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and long-term care insurances.
• An automatic Off Ramp/On Ramp program before and after parental leave.
• A 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match.
• Opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating volunteer opportunities for lawyers, staff, families, and friends of Holland & Hart LLP.

Pay

Compensation is merit-based, with a good faith salary range of $215,000 - $270,000.

Schedule

Flexible work arrangements, including remote, hybrid, and in-office options.

Application Process

Please apply online to submit a resume, cover letter, and law school transcript to the attention of Leslie Thompson, Senior Recruiting & Onboarding Coordinator: LNThompson@hollandhart.com. No phone calls, please.

Contact Information

Search firm inquiries may be directed to Lisa Visconti-Liss: LJViscontiLiss@hollandhart.com.

About Holland & Hart

Holland & Hart is known for fostering an intentional culture that prioritizes integrity and a passion for ongoing learning and collaboration. We offer sophisticated, challenging projects and diverse, innovative clients. Our low ratio of partners to associates means in-depth, hands-on experience starts from day one.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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