Mergers and Acquisitions + Energy Associate

Job Description M&A and Energy Transactions Associate (3-4 years) Washington, DC AmLaw 100 A leading AmLaw 100 firm is hiring in Washington, DC for a deal associate who wants a true split of core M&A and energy-sector transactions. The group stays busy, and sits in the middle of the firm's platform. ROLE SUMMARY Buy-side and sell-side M&A, divestitures, and joint ventures Energy transactional matters, including renewables, oil and gas, project development, and energy-related commercial contracts Deals staffed with tax, benefits, labor, environmental, real estate, securities, and antitrust as needed, so you learn how the whole machine works, not just one lane CANDIDATE PROFILE 3-4 years of law firm experience in M&A and/or energy transactions (national-platform experience preferred) Exposure to renewables, oil and gas, project development, or energy commercial contracts is a plus Strong drafting and issue-spotting, comfortable working directly with deal teams and clients Active DC Bar required or waive-in. WHY THIS ROLE The firm is consistently ranked for M&A deal activity in major league tables and is recognized for mid-market M&A strength. Credible energy platform with recognition in Projects: Power and Renewables (Transactional), which matters if you want energy work that is actually transactional and not just adjacent. Clear economics: $260,000-$310,000 base range for this seat (plus bonus structure per firm policy). Hybrid NEXT STEP (CONFIDENTIAL) If you have the right experience and want the details, click below to SCHEDULE A CALL or use the "I'm Interested" button to send us your information confidentially:

Created: 2026-03-10