Project Finance Associate

Job Overview: A leading law firm is seeking a Project Finance Associate to join its energy project development and finance practice. This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale renewable energy projects, providing legal counsel on complex financing and development matters. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience in U.S. project finance, with a strong focus on renewable energy. The firm is looking for an individual with expertise in financing documentation and commercial project agreements, including PPAs, EPCs, and development agreements.

Location:

• Boston, MA

Duties:

• Advise clients on energy project development and finance, with a focus on renewable energy projects
• Draft and negotiate principal financing documentation, including purchase agreements, partnership agreements, credit agreements, security agreements, and depositary agreements
• Prepare and review key commercial project documentation, including development agreements, PPAs, EPCs, site control, and interconnection agreements
• Perform due diligence related to project financing and commercial agreements
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient delivery of legal services
• Manage multiple competing priorities and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain professionalism in interactions with clients and colleagues

Requirements:

• 4+ years of project finance experience, with a focus on renewable energy and project development
• Law firm experience required
• Proficiency in financing and commercial project documentation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing deadlines
• Professionalism in working with demanding clients
• Collaborative and team-oriented work style

Education:

• JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school

Certifications:

• Must be admitted or eligible for admission in Massachusetts (MA), New York (NY), California (CA), or Washington, DC

Skills:

• Project finance experience, particularly in renewable energy
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Legal research and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Effective communication and client management
• Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities

Benefits:

• Bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing legal education

Built on excellence and driven by change, this AmLaw 100 firm is appealing to associates for its nimble, collaborative legal teams addressing the shifting legal and regulatory requirements of the global market?s most competitive industries. Associates regard the firm as one of the ?heathiest work environments? they have worked in, as well as dealing with interesting work and early responsibility or junior associates. The firm is dedicated to pro bono work, using their program to provide training and guidance for associates. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.