Project Finance Associate Attorney

Job Title: Project Finance Associate Attorney

Job Location: Tampa, FL

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm is seeking a skilled and motivated Project Finance Associate Attorney to join its team. This role is ideal for an attorney with 3-5 years of experience, particularly those with expertise in representing lenders or tax equity investors in renewable energy project finance transactions. The position requires strong legal analysis, excellent written communication, and the ability to handle complex projects efficiently.

Duties:

• Represent lenders and tax equity investors in renewable energy project finance transactions.
• Draft and negotiate project financing documents, including loan agreements, security agreements, and related documents.
• Advise clients on regulatory compliance, risk management, and financing structures within the renewable energy sector.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and other professionals to deliver high-quality legal services.
• Manage multiple transactions simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
• Provide strategic legal advice to clients on transactional matters in project finance.
• Conduct legal research and stay current on developments in energy law and finance.

Requirements:

• At least 3-5 years of experience in transactional law, with a focus on project finance.
• Experience working with lenders or tax equity investors in the renewable energy sector is highly preferred.
• Strong academic background and outstanding legal writing and research skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex transactions and work independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be a member of the Florida Bar.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in the state of Florida.

Skills:

• Expertise in project finance transactions, particularly in renewable energy.
• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating complex financing documents.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts to clients clearly and concisely.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to manage projects independently.

Job Location:
Tampa, 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.