Mid-Level Project Finance Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A prestigious law firm is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Mid-Level Project Finance Associate to join the Finance Practice Group and Energy Sector. This role involves working on renewable energy project finance and tax credit transactions, handling complex transaction documents, and managing a variety of renewable energy due diligence matters. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in this area, strong communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to succeed in challenging, client-driven environments.

Location

• Washington DC

Duties

• Draft and negotiate complex transaction documents, including credit agreements and tax equity documents.
• Review project documents, manage subject-matter specialist reviews, and facilitate closing transactions.
• Provide legal support in renewable energy project finance and tax credit transactions.
• Conduct due diligence for renewable energy projects.
• Work closely with clients and cross-functional teams to advance transaction goals.
• Collaborate with senior associates and partners to provide strategic legal advice.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in renewable energy project finance and/or tax credit transactions.
• Demonstrated ability to work with complex transactional documents and manage various aspects of transactions.
• Strong experience in renewable energy due diligence matters.
• Ability to thrive in a challenging, client-driven environment.
• Excellent academic credentials and strong writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Large law firm experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active member in good standing with the bar in the jurisdiction(s) where the candidate is admitted to practice.
• Timely admission to the bar coinciding with the office of hire will be a condition of employment.

Skills

• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating transaction documents, including credit agreements and tax equity documents.
• Strong research and analytical skills for due diligence and project reviews.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team-oriented environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple, complex tasks.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with firm discretionary contributions.
• Disability and Life insurance coverage.
• Adoption Assistance and Backup Care for Dependents.

A well-known, top-drawer firm with an especially strong health care practice, this firm offers offices across the U.S. in addition to European and Asian outposts. The firm is on an upward trajectory, with savvy acquisitions in hot markets marking the last decade. The accolades and honors keep rolling in for this firm, meaning that attorneys can be sure they will be among the best and the brightest. A full-service firm with excellence in business law, litigation, and intellectual property, this is an excellent place to start or accelerate one?s career.