Project Finance Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Seattle, WA, is seeking a Project Finance Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of substantial transactional experience, particularly in project finance and/or structured asset-based finance and non-recourse lending transactions. The ideal candidate will have major law firm experience representing sponsors, developers, borrowers, lenders, or investors, focusing on secured lending, tax equity, LLC financings, and joint ventures. While experience in clean energy and climate infrastructure finance is preferred, candidates with expertise in adjacent project financing areas are welcome, provided they exhibit a strong interest in developing broad expertise in financing clean energy projects and portfolios. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced partners and senior lawyers who will provide active mentoring. Strong drafting and negotiating skills, superior academic credentials, and excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are essential.

Job Duties:

• Represent sponsors, developers, borrowers, lenders, or investors in project finance and structured asset-based finance transactions.
• Assist with secured lending, tax equity, LLC financings, and joint ventures.
• Draft and negotiate agreements, contracts, and other legal documents related to project finance transactions.
• Provide legal counsel on regulatory compliance and risk management matters.
• Conduct legal research and analysis as necessary.
• Collaborate with partners and senior lawyers to develop and implement legal strategies.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Washington State Bar or eligibility for admission through reciprocity.
• 3-6 years of transactional experience, preferably in project finance or related areas.
• Experience working in a major law firm environment is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of finance and corporate law principles.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Washington State Bar or eligibility for admission through reciprocity.

Skills:

• Strong drafting and negotiating skills.
• Superior academic credentials.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in legal research and analysis.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Benefits Offered:

• Monthly wellness reimbursements
• 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support and virtual counseling
• Healthcare coverage for you and your same- or opposite-sex spouse/domestic partner and children up to age 26
• Family-building benefits include IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing
• Paid parental leave
• Parenting support concierge and telemedicine
• Parents and caregivers resource group
• Career coaching for working parents
• In-home and center-based back-up childcare
• Tutoring and college coach for older children
• Health Savings Accounts with firm contribution
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Pretax commuter and parking benefits
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Voluntary long-term care insurance
• Voluntary critical illness, hospitalization, and accident insurance
• Voluntary ID theft protection
• Voluntary pet insurance
• Medicare consulting
• Firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues.

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Best Law Firm in the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital firm boasts cutting-edge clients, pleasant people, and a flexible work/life balance. The firm is a global player with very deep tech roots and has been ranked among the top 10 M&A advisors in the nation. As the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, the firm is appealing to associates for fostering an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment across its attorney ranks, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, career growth, and building leadership and relationship skills with clients and colleagues. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.