Project Finance Associate Attorney

Job Title:
Project Finance Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm based in Miami, FL, is looking for a talented Project Finance Associate Attorney with 3 to 5 years of experience in transactional law. This role offers the opportunity to work with top-tier clients, focusing on renewable energy project finance transactions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background representing lenders or tax equity investors, along with outstanding analytical and writing skills.

Duties:

• Represent lenders or tax equity investors in renewable energy project finance transactions
• Draft, review, and negotiate project finance documentation
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to structure complex financing arrangements
• Conduct legal research and provide sound legal advice to clients
• Support the firm’s renewable energy and project finance practice with strategic input
• Manage client relationships, maintaining clear and regular communication
• Assist in the development of client proposals and presentations

Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in project finance, with a focus on renewable energy
• Strong transactional experience, especially representing lenders or tax equity investors
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage complex transactions with minimal supervision
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well within a collaborative team environment

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Member of the Florida Bar (or eligibility to become a member)

Skills:

• Strong legal research and writing
• Transactional experience in project finance
• Expertise in renewable energy law and finance
• High attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and client management skills

Job Location:

• Miami, 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.