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Energy & Infrastructure EPC Associate Attorney

235K–420K
Onsite · Charlotte, North Carolina
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

Join a leading Am Law firm's nationally recognized Energy & Infrastructure practice as an EPC Associate Attorney. You will own complex engineering, procurement, and construction agreements for large-scale domestic and international projects across conventional energy, renewable energy, and nuclear sectors. Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of project finance, development, and transactional attorneys in a collaborative environment. This role offers a path to partner-track advancement paired with top-tier compensation and mentorship from industry leaders.

What You'll Do7

  • 1Draft, review, and negotiate EPC agreements for major energy and infrastructure projects in your first 90 days.
  • 2Prepare and negotiate O&M, procurement, supply, and construction agreements for project owners and developers.
  • 3Advise clients on all phases of project development, from feasibility through execution, mitigating commercial and legal risks.
  • 4Represent owners, developers, contractors, lenders, and other participants in sophisticated domestic and international transactions.
  • 5Support projects involving conventional oil and gas, renewable energy, nuclear power, and other infrastructure developments.
  • 6Collaborate with finance and development teams on project financing and commercial structuring.
  • 7Deliver practical legal advice on contract administration and project delivery strategies, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.

Requirements8

  • 1J.D. from an accredited law school with active bar admission in the jurisdiction where you practice.
  • 22-7+ years of construction law experience, preferably with energy or infrastructure projects.
  • 3Proven track record drafting and negotiating EPC, O&M, procurement, or similar complex construction agreements.
  • 4Experience with conventional oil and gas, renewable energy, nuclear energy, or other large-scale infrastructure projects strongly preferred.
  • 5Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • 6Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities with strong academic credentials.
  • 7Highly motivated, with ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced transactional practice.
  • 8Preference for candidates based in Houston, though qualified candidates in other listed offices will be considered.

Salary Insight

$235 - $420k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationCharlotte, North Carolina

Required Skills

DraftingNegotiationAnalyticalProblem SolvingWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationConstruction LawEPC AgreementsProject Financing
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