Mid-Level Energy Development Associate

Stoel Rives LLP is seeking an energy development associate with 3-5 years of experience to join its Energy Development Practice Group in Minneapolis, MN or Portland, OR.

Our Energy Development Team

Our Energy Development team consists of over 100 lawyers who provide services to traditional and renewable energy clients. Our services 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 have led development and financing of close to one-quarter of wind energy production in the United States.

Skills & Experience Needed

Below are the skills and experience necessary for this role. Candidates might not have all of these skills and experiences, but if you have many of them and are enthusiastic to develop others, we encourage you to apply. 

• Experience in general corporate work, including M&A, securities, and equity and debt finance transactions.
• Experience in or knowledge of energy transactions and project development, including site control and power purchase agreements; engineering, procurement, and construction agreements; supply agreements; and/or operations and maintenance agreements.
• Experience negotiating and documenting complex transactions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work successfully within a team through communication and appropriate delegation and supervision.
• Experience exercising business and professional judgment, understanding client goals, and developing practical solutions to meet those goals.
• Evident engagement in business development and civic and professional organizations.
• JD from an accredited university and active membership or commitment to applying for the Minnesota or Oregon Bar.

Hours Expectations & Compensation

The hours expectation for this position is 1,800 billable hours and an “all-in” hours expectation of 2,150. The billable hours expectation includes up to 50 pro bono hours. All-in hours include the billable hours expectation as well as any additional billable hours, additional pro bono hours, and investment hours. Investment activities include business development, professional development, mentoring and coaching, recruiting, contributing to the firm’s workplace culture, and civic and community activities.

To be eligible for a bonus, associates must reach or exceed 1,850 billable hours (inclusive of up to 50 pro bono hours) and meet or exceed the all-in hours expectation.

The base compensation range for this position is $235,000 - $295,000, inclusive of salaries in all listed markets. Base compensation presented to an individual candidate may vary based on skills, overall experience, and market location.

Developing & Retaining Talent

Stoel Rives places a high priority on attracting, developing, and retaining lawyers and business professionals.

We offer a variety of training programs and retreats addressing practice area topics and skills at all levels, as well as legal and professional skills generally. We have a coaching and mentoring program, and our new lawyer integration program provides new lawyers with the resources and information necessary to succeed after they join the firm. Finally, we have a core competency model which is a roadmap of the practical skills, abilities, and client service techniques needed for long-term success at the firm.

We value lawyers and business professionals who bring to the firm different backgrounds and lived experiences. Our people bring a variety of educational backgrounds, unique career experiences, bodies of knowledge, technical abilities, and community involvement. This variety makes us better at advising and serving our clients and it ensures a positive and supportive workplace for everyone.

We are proud participants in the ABA Well-Being Pledge, strongly believing that the well-being of our people is paramount to the success of the firm. 

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