Energy Project Finance Attorney

Job Title:

Energy Project Finance Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm based in San Francisco, CA is seeking two highly experienced legal professionals to support its growing energy transactions practice. These roles are ideal for attorneys with a strong background in project finance—one focused on debt structuring, and the other specializing in tax equity or mergers and acquisitions. This opportunity offers a high level of engagement, with a focus on renewable energy projects including wind, solar, storage, and other clean technologies. Successful candidates will take a lead role in complex transactions, interface directly with clients, and work on cutting-edge projects that shape the evolving energy sector.

Duties:

• Lead representation of clients involved in the development, acquisition, and financing of renewable energy projects

• Advise sponsors and financial institutions in structuring and negotiating complex financial arrangements

• Draft and revise primary and supporting transaction documents including:

  • Loan and security agreements

  • Debt term sheets

  • Guarantees and collateral documentation

  • Tax equity contribution agreements

  • Joint venture, partnership, and purchase agreements

• Coordinate with clients and third-party advisors across all phases of the transaction

• Provide insight on project-level contracts including EPC, supply, O&M, and offtake agreements

• Supervise and mentor junior team members on transactional workflow and documentation

• Navigate multifaceted deal timelines and regulatory considerations with minimal oversight

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of legal experience in the energy industry at a nationally recognized law firm or comparable in-house legal department

• Demonstrated experience in either:

  • Project finance with an emphasis on debt structuring (e.g., construction and term loans)

  • Project finance involving tax equity, joint ventures, or renewable asset M&A

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with a client-focused mindset

• Ability to oversee end-to-end transaction processes and manage junior associates

• Admission to the State Bar of California

Education:

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

• Academic distinction from a top-tier institution preferred

Certifications:

• Active membership in good standing with the California Bar

Skills:

• Proficient in negotiating and drafting complex financing and transactional agreements

• Skilled in handling cross-functional deal teams and collaborating across disciplines

• Strong analytical, research, and verbal communication capabilities

• Capable of operating independently and within collaborative legal teams

• Familiarity with project development documentation for large-scale energy infrastructure

Job Location:

San Francisco, CA

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.