Junior Energy/Project Finance Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A prestigious law firm is seeking a Junior Associate to join its market-leading Renewable Energy Project Finance team in Chicago, IL. The successful candidate will work on renewable energy projects, including wind and solar power and storage, and will be involved in complex transactions such as construction financing, term loan financing, and back-leverage financing. The role offers significant exposure to project documents and related diligence on the construction and operation of these projects.

Location

• Chicago, IL

Duties

• Assist in renewable energy project financings, including wind, solar, and battery storage transactions.
• Draft exhibits, financial documents, and corporate materials for project finance transactions.
• Review and manage project documents related to the construction and operation of renewable energy projects.
• Collaborate with clients and other team members on complex transactions, including construction financing, term loans, and back-leverage financings.
• Work closely with senior associates, partners, and clients on high-profile renewable energy projects across the U.S.

Requirements

• Experience in general corporate or project finance transactions.
• Exposure to or interest in renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, and battery storage.
• Excellent drafting, organizational, and project management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, with a capacity to manage transactions and work within teams.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications and Skills

• Admitted to the Illinois Bar (in good standing).
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated interest in renewable energy project finance and energy law.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Paid time off, parental leave, and holiday benefits.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship and training.

One of the nations oldest, largest and hottest Chicago law firms, with offices in several of the major cities in the U.S. as well as the world. It has one of the best litigation practice groups in the country. The firm is a full service firm, meaning that it has respectable intellectual property, employee benefits, energy, corporate, securities, finance and other practice groups. It has grown tremendously through mergers with other firms, and lateral hires. The firm hires from the best regional law schools, as well as the well know national schools. It is not a law school snob at all, but requires superior grades. Client contact is early, and associates are given as much responsibility as they can handle. But client service is paramount and associates are expected to produce top quality work. Just because you are well compensated, you are not necessarily required to work on weekends, but most lawyers bill well over 2000 hours per year. The work is demanding, but you can feel assured that you are in one of the post prestigious litigation law firms in the country.