Mid-Level Energy Development Associate

About Stoel Rives and the Energy Development Team

Our Energy Development team consists of over 100 lawyers who provide services to traditional and renewable energy clients. Our services within the team include corporate and industrial energy management, energy finance, energy litigation, and utility solutions. We are nationally recognized for work on projects including solar power, wind power, pipelines, hydropower, natural gas plants, renewable gas facilities, transmission lines, and bioenergy projects. We are proud to have led development and financing of close to one-quarter of wind energy production in the United States.

Role Overview

Stoel Rives LLP is seeking an associate with 3 to 5 years of experience to join the transactions team of its nationally recognized energy development practice group in either Minneapolis, Minnesota or Portland, Oregon. The ideal candidate has experience in general corporate work, M&A and finance transactions, with experience in or knowledge of energy transactions, including project development (site control, power purchase agreements, engineering, procurement and construction agreements, supply agreements and/or operations and maintenance agreements), or an interest in learning.

Attorneys in this role can expect direct client exposure, and often interface with colleagues across offices and practice groups.  The associate in this role will independently produce client-ready documents and will work with others on complex transactions.  

Skills Needed to Be Effective in This Role

We pride ourselves in forming diverse teams with a wide array of interpersonal and professional attributes. We don’t expect one human to embody all of these skills, but if you have many of these skills, and are enthusiastic to learn, we encourage you to apply. 

• Experience in, or interest in learning, energy transactions including project development (outlined above);

• Experience in M&A, securities, equity and debt financing.

• Enjoy the challenge of negotiating and documenting complex transactions;

• Strong intellectual curiosity and desire to understand how a project serves clients goals;

• A commitment to client service and team success;

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced collaborative environment;

• JD from an accredited university; and

• Active membership or commitment to applying for the Minnesota or Oregon Bar.

Stoel Rives: Part of Our Team

A broader question you may have is, “How will this position enhance my legal skills and career trajectory?”  At Stoel Rives, we offer a unique lateral integration program and core competency model that are designed to provide a roadmap of the practical skills, abilities, and client service techniques our lawyers need to succeed and progress at the firm.  We also established a New Lawyer Integration Program that has deepened our relationships and connections with our new lawyers, while providing them with the mentoring, resources, and information necessary for success.

How You Will Live Life Well at Stoel Rives: Compensation, Benefits, and More!
 

The pay range for this position is $205,000 - $220,000+ (MSP) or $185,000 – $215,000+ (PDX); however, the base compensation presented to a candidate may vary based on skills and overall experience. This salary range is based on market location.
 

In addition to base compensation, Stoel Rives has a total rewards program that includes an annual discretionary bonus and rich benefits offerings.  For example, our benefits offerings include paid family & medical leave (and an on/off-ramp program for expecting parents), unlimited PTO, a flexible schedule program, remote work options, and a sabbatical program for eligible attorneys.  We also offer competitive and robust medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, AD&D, EAP, FSA, and Voluntary Life, ADD, and LTC options.  We also provide a generous firm-contributed health savings account and a pre-tax transportation/parking plan.  To help meet billable hour expectations, we also allow up to 50 hours for pro bono activities. 

We are also proud participants of the ABA Well-Being Pledge, strongly believing that the well-being of our employees is paramount to the success of the firm. In addition, the firm’s Culture Committee supports the firm’s mission, vision, and values in bringing together spectacular client service and job satisfaction. 

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