Senior Renewable Energy Project Finance Counsel Or Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Senior Renewable Energy Project Finance Counsel Or Associate Attorney for their Washington, DC office.

Job Overview:

• Join a collaborative team of attorneys focused on clean energy and climate solutions sectors.
• Work closely with experienced partners and senior lawyers who provide active mentoring.
• Assume a high level of responsibility and client contact with companies ranging from start-ups to leading international infrastructure investors.
• Gain extensive project and structured finance experience, with opportunities in renewable energy development.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and support on renewable energy project finance matters.
• Draft and negotiate agreements for project finance transactions.
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to renewable energy financing structures and regulations.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to develop innovative financing solutions.
• Advise on tax equity in solar, wind, and energy storage project assets.

Requirements:

• 6-8 years of substantial transactional experience at a major law firm.
• Focus on project finance and/or structured asset-based finance and non-recourse lending transactions.
• Experience representing sponsors, borrowers, lenders, or investors in the renewable energy industry.
• Strong drafting and negotiating skills.
• Superior academic credentials and excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in asset-backed securitization or asset-backed lending.
• Knowledge of tax equity in renewable energy projects.
• Interest in developing broad expertise in financing renewable energy projects and portfolios.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Bar in Washington, DC, or eligibility for admission by motion.

Skills:

• Proficiency in legal research and analysis.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Benefits:

• Discretionary merit bonuses
• Monthly wellness reimbursements
• 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support and virtual counseling
• Healthcare coverage for you and your family
• Family-building benefits include IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing
• Paid parental leave
• Career coaching and parenting support concierge
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Pretax commuter and parking benefits
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Voluntary long-term care insurance
• Voluntary critical illness, hospitalization, and accident insurance
• Voluntary ID theft protection
• Voluntary pet insurance
• Medicare consulting
• Firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues.

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Best Law Firm in the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital firm boasts cutting-edge clients, pleasant people, and a flexible work/life balance. The firm is a global player with very deep tech roots and has been ranked among the top 10 M&A advisors in the nation. As the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, the firm is appealing to associates for fostering an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment across its attorney ranks, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, career growth, and building leadership and relationship skills with clients and colleagues. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.