Energy & Natural Resources Finance Associate Attorney
Aligned Talent Acquisition
About the role
Chicago | Hybrid
Energy & Natural Resources Finance Associate Attorney
AmLaw 50 Opportunity
Compensation
$310,000 – $450,000+
A leading international law firm is seeking an Energy & Natural Resources Finance Associate Attorney to join its Chicago office.
This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing lenders, private equity sponsors, energy companies, infrastructure investors, and project developers in sophisticated energy, infrastructure, and finance transactions.
Ideal Background
- 3–6 years of finance, project finance, energy finance, or corporate transactional experience
- Experience with energy, infrastructure, project finance, or natural resources transactions preferred
- Experience representing lenders, sponsors, investors, developers, or borrowers preferred
- Experience drafting and negotiating credit agreements, financing documents, security agreements, and transaction documents
- Familiarity with renewable energy, conventional energy, power, infrastructure, or natural resources projects is a plus
- Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills
- Excellent academic credentials
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
- Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted
Why This Opportunity
✅ Elite global finance platform
✅ Exposure to energy, infrastructure, and project finance transactions
✅ Direct client interaction and meaningful responsibility
✅ Strong mentorship and professional development
✅ Partnership-track opportunity
✅ Collaborative international practice
Interested?
Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.
Confidential inquiries welcome.
Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition
devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com
(216) 710-5174
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