Energy Project Finance Attorney

Job Title: Energy Project Finance Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm based in Menlo Park, CA is currently seeking two experienced attorneys to join its energy project finance group with a focus on debt finance and the other on tax equity and M&A transactions. This opportunity offers the chance to work on high-impact energy transactions involving the development, acquisition, and financing of renewable energy assets. Successful candidates will take on meaningful client-facing responsibilities and provide strategic counsel in a fast-evolving and innovative industry sector.

Duties

• Advise stakeholders on complex project finance transactions within the renewable energy sector

• Draft and negotiate key finance documents for debt or equity arrangements

• Represent sponsors, lenders, and investors in construction, term loan, tax equity, or M&A deal structures

• Oversee due diligence and documentation related to energy infrastructure projects

• Collaborate with cross-functional legal teams and provide mentorship to junior attorneys

• Engage directly with clients, financial institutions, and project developers throughout the transaction lifecycle

• Review and negotiate project contracts such as EPC Agreements, Offtake Agreements, and O&M Agreements

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience handling energy project finance transactions

• Background in either:

  • Debt finance: including construction/term loans, equipment financing, and secured lending documents

  • Tax equity and/or M&A: including equity investments, partnership agreements, joint ventures, and portfolio acquisitions

• Familiarity with legal agreements tied to project development and operations

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational capabilities

• Demonstrated ability to manage deal flow independently and collaborate effectively with internal and external teams

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a highly ranked law school

Certifications

• Active membership in the California Bar (or eligibility to waive in)

Skills

• In-depth understanding of renewable energy finance structures and risk allocation

• Precision in drafting and negotiating complex legal instruments

• Client management and cross-functional collaboration

• Analytical acumen and commercial judgment

• Experience supervising junior team members

• Capable of managing multiple transactions simultaneously

Job Location

• Menlo Park, CA

This California-based AmLaw100 firm is appealing for its professional culture, but relaxed and laid-back atmosphere. Famous for its corporate practice, the attorneys at this firm are proud of the work they perform and are always striving to do ?good work,? while still maintaining a healthy family- balance and interacting with their colleagues in firm-wide social events. The firm pays top-of-market compensation.