Energy And Infrastructure Associate Attorney

Job Title: Energy and Infrastructure Associate Attorney

Job Location: New York City, NY

Job Overview:
A leading law firm is looking to expand its Transactions and Development practice group by hiring an associate attorney with at least 5-6 years of experience in banking and finance law, particularly focusing on energy and infrastructure projects. This is a full-time, partnership-track position ideal for an individual with a strong background in corporate, project, and structured finance. The role offers the opportunity to engage in high-profile energy and infrastructure projects in Latin America and the Caribbean, with the potential for client-facing responsibilities and leadership opportunities.

Duties:

• Provide legal support and advice on energy and infrastructure projects, including corporate and project finance.
• Collaborate with internal teams on structured finance transactions.
• Handle matters related to development finance institutions.
• Engage in complex legal analysis and offer strategic recommendations.
• Draft and review contracts and legal documents related to energy and infrastructure projects.
• Communicate effectively with clients, providing guidance and addressing any legal issues.
• Coordinate with international teams, particularly on matters related to Latin American and Caribbean markets.
• Manage client relationships and projects, demonstrating leadership potential.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5-6 years of experience in banking and finance law, specifically in the energy and infrastructure sector.
• Strong experience in corporate, project, and structured finance, with an emphasis on energy and infrastructure projects.
• Expertise in working with development finance institutions is highly preferred.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish is required; proficiency in Portuguese is a plus but not required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate leadership capabilities.
• Licensed to practice law in the jurisdiction where applying, or commitment to obtaining licensure within one year.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active law license in the jurisdiction of employment.

Skills:

• Corporate and project finance expertise.
• Legal research and drafting skills.
• Fluent in Spanish (written and spoken).
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Client relationship management.
• Leadership potential and initiative.

This firm's clientele ranges from government agencies to multinational corporations and individuals, with offices throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Due to its multinational presence, the firm celebrates diversity as its workforce represents ethnicities the world over, with strong support for women evident in all the firm's branches. The firm's areas of practice include banking & finance, energy, privacy & cybersecurity, and immigration, to mention a few. A large part of the firm's resources, human and financial, are devoted to charitable work. The firm is also committed to transparency and cost-efficiency. Consequently, its legal matters and project management policies are focused on affordable pricing.