K&L Gates

Energy Associate

K&L Gates • $110K — $130K *
Dallas, TX 75217In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 2nd to 4th year associate level experience
  • Strong academic credentials
  • Experience in energy transactions, including mergers and acquisitions
  • Familiarity with project development and real estate
  • Knowledge of project finance and related contracts
  • Experience with upstream and midstream M&A is preferred
  • Background in data center and power project contracts or tax equity finance is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Support energy industry group with complex transactions
  • Assist in mergers and acquisitions relating to energy sectors
  • Facilitate project development in real estate contexts
  • Engage in project financing activities
  • Draft and review project contracts for energy-related projects
  • Collaborate with clients on transactional matters
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in energy transactions.

Benefits

  • Location in the Dallas office
  • Engagement in a dynamic and diverse energy sector
  • Opportunity to work on complex, high-stakes transactions
  • Collaborative work environment with experienced professionals
  • Potential for long-term career growth within a prestigious firm.
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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2,000 employees
Industry
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Founded
1886
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