Project Finance Associate Attorney

Job Title: Project Finance Associate Attorney
Job Location: Tallahassee, FL

Job Overview
A law firm is seeking a highly skilled Project Finance Associate Attorney to join its team in Tallahassee, FL. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in transactional law, particularly in representing lenders or tax equity investors in renewable energy project finance transactions. The role requires strong legal acumen, excellent analytical abilities, and a demonstrated capacity for high-level written and verbal communication.

Duties

• Represent lenders, tax equity investors, and other stakeholders in renewable energy project finance transactions
• Draft, review, and negotiate project financing agreements and related documentation
• Provide strategic legal advice and guidance on energy project structures, risks, and financial arrangements
• Assist in the preparation of closing materials and manage the closing process
• Conduct legal research on energy-related regulations, financing laws, and compliance requirements
• Collaborate with internal teams, including partners, clients, and outside counsel, to drive transaction success
• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, market conditions, and legal developments relevant to project finance and renewable energy

Requirements

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in project finance, with a focus on renewable energy transactions
• Demonstrated experience representing lenders or tax equity investors
• Proven ability to manage complex, high-stakes transactions and relationships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to draft and negotiate legal documents
• Sound judgment and problem-solving abilities in the context of complex legal matters
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Education

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

Certifications

• Active membership in the Florida Bar

Skills

• Strong analytical and research skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a client-facing, high-pressure environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools

Job Location

• Tallahassee, FL

This AmLaw firm is well-known for their banking sector, representing all 10 U.S. bank holding companies. Specializing in its Latin America practice, this firm prioritizes and provides diversity and inclusion amongst its associates. This firm has also obtained numerous accolades including a perfect score through the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index for Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality two years in a row, Top 25 For Female Partners by The American Lawyer, and Top 60 Firms For Diversity by The American Lawyer's Diversity Scoreboard.