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Current Opportunities
The following are a selection of our current opportunities. For more information and a complete list of searches we are conducting, please contact us to speak directly with a recruiter.
Renewable Energy Company Seeks PE Energy Transactions Counsel
New York, NY
A leading energy and infrastructure investor is seeking an energy M&A/ private equity deal-focused attorney with at least 6 years of experience to join its growing private equity legal team. This is a high-impact, hands-on, high-visibility role working directly with investment professionals on the firm's most consequential and complex transactions, and not just managing outside counsel from a distance, but owning deals alongside the investment team from origination through close.
Reporting to the GC of Private Equity, you will lead and execute M&A, project finance, acquisition finance, structured and tax equity transactions; draft and negotiate key deal documents; and advise on structuring, risk and execution strategy. The role also includes: supporting fund formation and investor matters; managing diligence; and coordinating across internal teams and outside counsel.
The ideal candidate brings a minimum of 6–12 years of M&A/private equity transactional experience with strong exposure to energy and infrastructure deals, a track record of leading complex transactions, and familiarity with project finance and investment structures from a top law firm. Fund formation or tax equity experience is a plus. In-house experience is also a plus but not required. Lawyers from leading energy and infrastructure practices at major law firms will be considered.
This role offers true deal ownership, close partnership with senior leadership, and a clear growth path.
Compensation: $250K–$300K base + bonus + fully paid benefits; potential carry in the future
Location: Midtown Manhattan (hybrid, 3–4 days in office)
If interested, please reach out to Sarah Sleight, ssleight@glslsg.com.
NEW!!! Renewable Energy Company Seeks In-House Senior Tax Counsel
New York, NY
Our client, a premier development, investment, and operating company focused on the North American power and energy infrastructure sector is seeking an experienced, senior tax counsel to join its private equity legal team as a VP/SVP and Senior Tax Counsel, providing tax structuring advice and managing the tax aspects of M&A and financings and advising on various strategic matters impacting the business.
Candidates MUST have at least 10+ years of transactional tax experience from a top law firm and/or in-house, ideally with renewables and tax equity experience, including how tax incentives and financing structures impact project economics and investment decisions. Reporting to the Managing Director and Senior Tax Counsel, this hire will provide tax counsel and advice on all of the company’s transactions and investments.
This role offers significant exposure to complex, high‑impact transactions and the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership. You will have a meaningful role and strong opportunities for professional development, supported by collaborative and high performing peers. This newly created role is a growth opportunity as ideally this new hire will succeed the current Managing Director and Senior Tax Counsel.
Compensation will consist of a base of $350,000 to $450,000, depending on level of experience, as well as a discretionary, performance based annual bonus and a full suite of benefits, including healthcare that is 100% paid for by the company.
Hours are manageable and reasonable and the in-office requirement is 3 days a week in the midtown Manhattan office although the culture dictates being in the office 4-5 days a week. If interested, please reach out to Sarah Sleight, ssleight@glslsg.com.
Private Credit & Fund Finance In-House Counsel
New York, NY or Chicago, IL
A bond ratings agency headquartered in midtown Manhattan seeks an attorney with at least 4 years of experience with structured finance and/or fund finance, feeder fund rated notes, CFOs, NAV facilities, and/or middle-market CLOs to join their Ratings Legal team in its midtown NYC or Chicago office and support the growing private credit and funds business teams.
You will play an important role in the rating process, working across a wide range of fund investment and fund finance transactions (e.g., feeder fund rated notes and CFOs, NAV facilities, middle-market CLOs) and assessing and articulating the credit impact of deal structure, documentation and other legal considerations. Unique among rating agencies, the attorneys on the Ratings Legal team work alongside ratings analysts to identify, evaluate, and articulate key legal and credit features and risks in transaction structures. The attorneys in Ratings Legal serve as an important safeguard for ensuring the quality, accuracy, timeliness and consistency of the agency’s ratings.
This position is a hybrid work schedule of Mondays and Fridays from home and Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in the office. Hours are typically 9-6:30. The compensation will consist of a base salary range of $200,000 to $240,000, as well as a 20% target cash bonus.
This is a rare opportunity to join a growing, dynamic, yet lifestyle friendly in-house legal team with a set hybrid schedule reporting to a phenomenal manager and the ability to broaden your skillset. If interested, please reach out to Stephanie Forrest, sforrest@glslsg.com.
GLS Exclusive: Prestigious NJ Trial Boutique Seeks Litigation Associate
Northern New Jersey
We are working on an exclusive search for our client, an elite litigation boutique in Northern NJ. The firm is eager to hire a highly-motivated, entrepreneurial superstar litigation associate to join its exploding criminal and civil practice. The firm routinely represents major corporations and prominent individuals in top-of-the-news cases. It is proud to take multiple cases to trial each year and can offer talented associates the opportunity to be involved in cases from inception to completion and gain real responsibility from day one. Our search firm is proud that two of our BigLaw candidates were promoted to partnership and the firm is committed to continue to promote from within. This is an outstanding opportunity for litigators who want to get serious trial experience and continue to grow in a truly dynamic practice. For litigators eager to serve as an AUSA, the firm is incredibly well-connected with the DOJ, particularly in NJ and the SDNY, and can help pave the way for that opportunity. Candidates must have a Federal Clerkship, 2+ years of substantive, sophisticated litigation experience at a top firm, and an excellent academic record. NJ bar membership required (NY bar members may waive in). Compensation is highly competitive for both base and bonus. If interested, please contact Stephanie Forrest at sforrest@glslsg.com.
Top Tier Law Firms – Join the Restructuring Boom
New York, NY
Prominent law firms with destination debtor and creditor practices are eager to add associates with at least 2 years of transactional or litigation experience in insolvency or restructuring. This is the moment for ambitious, well-credentialed and motivated associates to move to some of the busiest and most sought-after insolvency practices. Secure your future in this wave. If interested, please contact Stephanie Forrest at sforrest@glslsg.com.
Major Financial Institution
New York, NY
Chief Compliance and Senior Compliance Officer positions are available. If interested, please contact Stephanie Forrest at sforrest@glslsg.com.
