Energy M&A Associate - Los Angeles

Energy M&A Associate - Los Angeles at Sonder Consultants Energy M&A Associate - Los Angeles at Sonder Consultants in Los Angeles, California Posted in 5 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

The Firm & Opportunity An AmLaw 15 Firm , ranked in the Vault 10 , is executing a full team buildout in Los Angeles to support a standalone Energy & Infrastructure practice with significant institutional backing and a strong presence in California. The practice is Chambers-ranked , highly active, and operating with a consistently busy workflow as the firm continues to invest meaningfully in its long-term growth. The group advises sponsors, developers, lenders, and strategic investors on complex energy and infrastructure matters, including renewable energy, energy transition projects, large-scale infrastructure development, digital infrastructure, and multi-source financings. The work is sophisticated and market-facing, with exposure to high-profile projects and transactions that sit at the intersection of energy, infrastructure, and capital deployment. This is a rare opportunity to join a practice at a true inflection point-supporting the buildout of a dedicated Energy & Infrastructure team in Los Angeles designed to complement and expand an already Chambers-ranked platform. Associates will work closely with a highly engaged partner and play a visible role in shaping the group's next phase of growth. Hiring Scope & Profile The team is hiring at all levels , including junior associates, mid-levels, and senior associates or counsel . The firm is open to candidates from peer firms, qualified relocators, and strong corporate or project finance generalists seeking to specialize in energy and infrastructure work. Canadian and Australian private practice lawyers with significant energy M&A experience at elite practices are encouraged to apply. There is a strong preference for Los Angeles , though the firm remains flexible on office placement for the right candidate (San Francisco Bay Area, Texas). Associates will work directly with the lead partner and be deeply involved in deal execution and client-facing work from day one. Qualifications JD from an ABA-accredited law school; strong academic credentials 3-5 years of M&A or energy transactional experience at a BigLaw firm Meaningful exposure to the full spectrum of energy sponsor-side transactions - including upstream and midstream acquisitions, infrastructure take-privates, project-level carve-outs, joint ventures, and portfolio company exits Familiarity with energy-specific deal considerations - regulatory frameworks, royalty structures, offtake agreements, and project finance intersections Comfort with large, multi-party transactions and the pace they require California Bar admission or eligibility Why Apply This role offers uncommon visibility and trajectory within an AmLaw 15 platform at a moment of deliberate expansion. You will join a busy, high-workflow Energy & Infrastructure practice with real momentum, close partner access, and a clear mandate to build. For lawyers interested in sophisticated energy transition and infrastructure work within a standalone, growth-oriented group, this is a compelling long-term opportunity. Interested? For a confidential discussion, please contact Cole Evarts at cole.evarts@sonderconsultants.com . About Sonder Sonder Consultants is a global legal search and recruitment consultancy focused on private practice appointments across major legal markets. We partner closely with elite firms and deliver searches with discretion, market insight, and long-term perspective.