Energy Project Finance Attorney

Job Title: Energy Project Finance Attorney

Job Overview:
A law firm based in New York City, NY is seeking two accomplished legal professionals to support its expanding Renewable Energy & Infrastructure group. Acting through a legal recruiting firm, the hiring firm is looking for individuals with extensive experience in energy-sector financing transactions specializing in debt structuring and the other in tax equity or M&A related to renewable projects. The role offers the opportunity to work directly with prominent players across the clean energy spectrum on high-impact, large-scale transactions. Attorneys will be expected to lead deal execution, engage with clients, and manage complex documentation related to renewable energy project development, financing, and acquisitions.

Duties:

• Lead and negotiate complex financing transactions in the renewable energy space.

• Provide strategic guidance to clients on the structuring and execution of:

  • Construction and term debt financings

  • Equipment and supply loan arrangements

  • Tax equity partnerships and joint ventures

  • Project acquisitions and sales

• Draft and review a range of financing documents, including:

  • Loan agreements, security instruments, guarantees

  • Capital contribution agreements and membership purchase agreements

  • Ancillary debt and equity documents, estoppels, and consents

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including co-counsel, investors, and lenders.

• Supervise junior attorneys and guide transaction workflows from inception through closing.

• Advise on project-related contracts such as EPC Agreements, Offtake Arrangements, O&M Contracts, and Supply Agreements.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of legal experience handling sophisticated energy transactions.

• Demonstrated expertise in either:

  • Debt finance (construction and term loans)

  • Tax equity or M&A (joint ventures, equity investments, asset portfolios)

• Prior experience representing sponsors, developers, or financial institutions in energy-related deals.

• Proficiency in negotiating and drafting complex legal documentation.

• Ability to manage teams, interface with clients, and independently drive transaction execution.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a nationally recognized law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar (active and in good standing).

Skills:

• Advanced legal drafting and analytical capabilities.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Strategic thinking with an ability to anticipate client needs.

• Team leadership and mentoring abilities.

• High attention to detail and organizational effectiveness in a deal-driven environment.

Job Location:
New York City, NY

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.