Energy Transactions and Projects Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Energy Transactions and Projects Associate Attorney to join their team in Houston, TX. The successful candidate will possess 3-5 years of substantial transactional experience in debt project finance and/or tax equity. This role involves negotiating, preparing, and reviewing complex credit agreements, intercreditor arrangements, and various project-related documents. Expertise in conducting due diligence and managing key project agreements is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Negotiate, prepare, and review credit agreements, intercreditor arrangements, collateral documents, and other ancillary credit documents.
• Handle tax equity transaction documents, including equity capital contribution agreements, membership interest purchase agreements, LLC agreements, and leases.
• Conduct thorough due diligence on critical project agreements such as joint venture agreements, feedstock agreements, offtake agreements, EPC/EPCM contracts, O&M services agreements, transportation agreements, and commodity purchase and sale agreements.
• Provide legal advice on structuring and documenting project finance transactions.
• Draft and negotiate complex transaction documents related to energy projects.
• Collaborate with clients and colleagues to develop and execute transaction strategies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements in energy transactions.
• Analyze and review project documents to identify and mitigate risks.
• Advise clients on both legal and commercial aspects of energy projects and transactions.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging issues in energy law.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of significant transactional experience in debt project finance and/or tax equity.
• Proven expertise in negotiating and preparing credit agreements, intercreditor arrangements, and ancillary credit documents.
• Extensive experience with tax equity transaction documents and related agreements.
• Strong background in reviewing and conducting due diligence on key project agreements.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex transactions and provide strategic legal counsel.
• Demonstrated knowledge of energy transactions and projects.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in the state of Texas.

Skills:

• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating complex transaction documents.
• In-depth understanding of project finance and tax equity transactions.
• Exceptional legal research and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Capability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective time management and ability to handle multiple priorities.

This is one of the largest law firms in Texas. It has offices around the world and a full-service practice that includes the highest levels of litigation, corporate, energy, intellectual property and other types of law. Attorneys are able to improve their skills by participating in the firm's substantial formal training programs. The atmosphere is informal and friendly, so associates are able to interact with partners and receive mentoring from them.