Project Finance Associate Attorney

A law firm located in New York City is seeking a Project Finance Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of significant transactional experience in debt project finance and/or tax equity. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in negotiating, preparing, reviewing, and negotiating various credit agreements and ancillary documents related to project finance. This role requires a strong background in conducting due diligence on key project agreements and an ability to handle complex transactions effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Negotiate, prepare, and review credit agreements, intercreditor arrangements, collateral documents, and other ancillary credit documents.
• Draft and negotiate tax equity transaction documents, including equity capital contribution agreements, membership interest purchase agreements, LLC agreements, leases, and related documents.
• Review and conduct due diligence on key project agreements, such as joint venture agreements, feedstock, offtake, EPC/EPCM, O&M services, transportation, and commodity purchase and sale agreements.
• Provide legal advice and strategic recommendations on complex project finance transactions.
• Collaborate with clients and other stakeholders to ensure all aspects of project agreements are addressed and aligned with project goals.
• Stay updated on industry developments and regulatory changes affecting project finance and tax equity.
• Prepare and review legal documentation to support project financing and tax equity transactions.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of significant transactional experience in debt project finance and/or tax equity.
• Extensive experience in negotiating and reviewing credit agreements and ancillary documents.
• Proven track record in drafting and negotiating tax equity transaction documents and conducting due diligence on project agreements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle complex transactions and provide strategic legal advice.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active bar membership in the state of New York.

Skills:

• Proficient in negotiating, preparing, and reviewing credit and tax equity documents.
• Strong due diligence and analytical abilities related to project agreements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex transactions and provide effective legal counsel.
• High level of organizational skills and attention to detail.

This international, mid-sized, and young New York office has attorneys with a wide array of experience in antitrust law and commercial litigation; corporate finance and securities law; employment litigation and labor; project finance and development; real estate and mortgage finance; restructuring, insolvency and reorganization, and transactions based in Latin America. Although they only offer relatively competitive salaries, their team-oriented and informal environment -- where even the most senior partners are associates, mentors, and friends -- is conducive to quality and success.