About the role
Energy & Infrastructure – Infrastructure Associate | AM Law 50 | Major Infrastructure Projects And Project Finance | $260,000–$435,000 + benefits and bonuses | San Francisco, CA
Watts & Associates is working discreetly with a highly regarded AM Law 50 law firm seeking a Energy & Infrastructure – Infrastructure Associate to join its San Francisco, CA office.
This role focuses on sophisticated infrastructure projects, including PPPs, concessions, project financings and related sponsor-side work. Associates will work closely with clients across core and emerging infrastructure asset classes in a fast-moving transactional environment.
Company Highlights
- International energy and infrastructure platform.
- Sophisticated projects practice spanning financing and development work.
- Client exposure across traditional and emerging infrastructure assets.
- Structured mentoring, training and integration support for associates.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Complex PPP, concessions and project-finance work.
- Exposure to equity sponsors, financing parties and other private-sector participants.
- Breadth across transport, digital, water and energy-transition infrastructure.
- Formal training, mentoring and shadowing opportunities.
The Role
The successful attorney will support and lead key components of the practice, including:
- Advise on infrastructure-focused project transactions.
- Handle PPP, concessions and project-financing workstreams.
- Support sponsor and financing-party representations.
- Draft and negotiate transaction documents and coordinate closings.
- Work across core infrastructure and emerging asset classes.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The firm is seeking a Energy & Infrastructure – Infrastructure Associate with:
- 3–9+ years of relevant infrastructure experience.
- Experience with PPPs, concessions, project financing and drop-down transactions.
- Experience representing equity sponsors, financing parties and/or other private-sector PPP participants.
- Experience with core infrastructure assets is required; greenfield infrastructure experience is strongly preferred.
- Excellent academic credentials and communication skills.
- California bar membership
Compensation and Benefits
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $260,000–$435,000, depending on experience, qualifications and other relevant factors.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life coverage; mental-wellbeing programs; family and care benefits; disability coverage; parental leave; HSA/FSA support; a 401(k) program; flexible time off; paid holidays; and eligibility for a discretionary merit bonus.
Confidential Application Process
All applications and discussions will be handled in strict confidence. Qualified candidates are invited to submit their résumé for confidential consideration.
Candidates whose experience meets the position requirements will be contacted as soon as possible to schedule a confidential call to discuss the opportunity and their potential application.
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