K&L Gates

Energy Associate

K&L Gates$125K — $150K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2nd to 4th-year associate status in law
  • Strong academic credentials
  • Experience with complex energy transactions
  • Familiarity with mergers and acquisitions in energy
  • Knowledge of project development and project finance
  • Understanding of tax equity finance transactions
  • Experience with upstream and midstream energy sectors

Responsibilities

  • Support energy transactions including M&A and project development
  • Assist in negotiations and drafting of contracts
  • Conduct legal research and analysis related to energy projects
  • Provide counsel on regulatory compliance issues
  • Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex matters

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Access to a wide network of industry professionals
  • Dynamic work environment focused on collaboration
  • Potential for involvement in high-profile cases
  • Supportive team culture promoting work-life balance
Full Job Description
Office Dallas
Practice Area Project Development & Real Estate
Date Posted Jul 24, 2026
Application Deadline Jul 24, 2027

O'Melveny is seeking an Energy Associate for our Dallas office.

O'Melveny & Myers LLP is looking for outstanding associates (2nd - 4th year) to support our Energy Industry group. Ideal candidates should have excellent academic credentials and demonstrated experience on a variety of complex domestic and/or international energy transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, project development, real estate, project finance, project contracts, and related transactional matters across energy sectors. Experience with both upstream and midstream M&A, data center and power project contracts, and tax equity finance transactions are a plus.

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About K&L Gates

K&L Gates is a global law firm with offices located in Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, South America, and the United States. The firm was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. K&L Gates provides legal services to clients in a wide range of industries, including energy, financial services, healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, technology, and transportation. The firm's legal services include corporate and transactional law, litigation and dispute resolution, intellectual property, and regulatory and policy advice. K&L Gates has over 2,000 lawyers and other professionals working in offices around the world.
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