Junior Associate Attorney Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

Stinson LLP is seeking an Associate with 2–3 years of experience to join our Energy, Environmental, Mining and Transportation Division in our Washington, DC office.  The Associate will primarily work with attorneys in the Renewable Energy group.

The position offers the ability to join a well-established, growing and highly sophisticated national practice with attorneys who represent clients involved in or with the energy industry.  The position will include wide-ranging renewable energy work, from project development, commercial, financing and transactional practice areas.

Qualified candidates will possess 2–3 years of experience in renewable or conventional energy transactions, or comparable transactional experience in mergers and acquisitions, financing, real estate, and/or project development. Candidates with exposure to negotiating, drafting, and closing commercial agreements are encouraged to apply. Familiarity with tax credit matters, including investment tax credits (ITCs) or production tax credits (PTCs), is a plus, though not required.

Qualified applicants will possess excellent academic credentials and have strong writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills and be licensed to practice in or eligible for admission without examination in the District of Columbia. 

At Stinson LLP, we are committed to the success of our attorneys. We are equally committed to providing competitive, affordable health and wellness benefits to help take care of yourself and your family, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans
• Medical savings accounts
• Firm-provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Program
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Short- and long-term disability benefits
• Generous paid time off for holidays, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, and attorney leave for various reasons, including birth or adoption of a child and personal and/or family health; generous paid military leave
• Paid bar dues, approved bar association memberships and CLE expenses
• Excellent work-life programs, including service bonuses, back-up child and elder care, and employee discount program

Our attorney compensation structure has two components: (1) a base salary and (2) a discretionary merit bonus based on performance. The salary range for this role is $205,000 – $215,000. The salary range for this position is based on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, and location. The range is provided as an initial approximation at the time of posting and may vary based on the individual’s unique qualifications and experience.

Please apply online. When applying, please provide a cover letter, resume, law school transcript and writing sample. For questions, contact recruiting@stinson.com.

For information about Stinson, visit us at www.stinson.com and the NALP Directory of Legal Employers, https://www.nalpdirectory.com/.   

Stinson LLP is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply to be considered for open positions. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. We conduct criminal background checks on all individuals offered employment. Information gathered through applicant voluntary self-identification will be used for statistical reporting and to measure the effectiveness of our EEO outreach efforts. All information is requested on a voluntary basis and will be kept confidential. We will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the Stinson LLP application process should contact Human Resources at 316.268.7962 or email stinson.humanresources@stinson.com.  

By submitting an application, you certify the information provided is true to the best of your knowledge and belief. You understand that being untruthful in response to any of the answers provided within an application or any of the attached documents may lead to your termination in the event you are employed. If employed, you will be required to provide documentation showing you are legally authorized to work in the United States. We conduct criminal background checks of all individuals offered employment.