Cliffordchance

Houston Corporate Transactions and Advisory Associates (Oil & Gas)

Houston, , United States

Sponsorship not specified$260k-$420kDetected 2 days ago

Project ManagementNegotiationM&AResearchCommunication

About the role

The Houston office of Clifford Chance is seeking an experienced associate to join its Corporate Transactions & Advisory group with a primary focus on upstream, midstream, and broader oil and gas transactions.
The ideal candidate will have at least three years of recent law firm experience representing energy companies, private equity sponsors, infrastructure investors, and other market participants in transactional matters.
The successful candidate will be a proactive and collaborative lawyer who combines strong transactional execution skills with a deep understanding of the energy industry.

The position will support the growing Houston-based team led by Global Co-Head of the Energy & Resources Sector and Head of the Oil & Gas practice, David Sweeney, and Joclynn Marsh.

Familiarity with the commercial and operational aspects of the energy industry, including upstream, midstream, LNG, offshore, and infrastructure projects, will be viewed favorably.

J.D. from an accredited law school.
Active membership in good standing with the Texas Bar, or eligibility to waive into the Texas Bar.
At least three years of law firm experience focused on oil and gas, energy, infrastructure, or natural resources transactions.
Significant experience with mergers and acquisitions, acquisitions and divestitures (A&D), joint ventures, project development, and related energy-sector transactions.
Strong understanding of the energy industry and the commercial drivers affecting upstream, midstream, LNG, offshore, and infrastructure projects.
Sound judgment, commercial awareness, intellectual curiosity, and a practical, client-focused approach.
Experience representing private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, major energy companies, or infrastructure investors is preferred but not required.
Experience working on cross-border transactions and large-scale strategic deals involving oil and gas assets is strongly preferred.

Excellent legal research, analytical, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.

As a global law firm our work spans jurisdictions, cultures, and languages - and so do our people.
Our culture is collaborative and inclusive, where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued.
Where performing to your highest ability, unlocks equal access to opportunities to learn, thrive and grow.
We combine deep legal expertise and commercial intelligence to grow, transform, protect, and defend our clients' businesses, across every critical moment.
We operate in the sectors and regions that matter to our clients.
With forward-thinking insights and innovative, tech-enabled solutions that combine deep knowledge of their sectors and markets.
You'll build connections and work with colleagues as one global team.
You'll unlock opportunities for clients, across borders, cultures, legal and commercial disciplines.
Join us to work with colleagues as one global team - empowering each other to be exceptional and create advantage for our clients.
We are guided by our values-based Code, which sets high standards of conduct and has a principle focused on being inclusive.

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