Energy Transactions and Projects Associate Attorney

A law firm in New York City is seeking a skilled Energy Transactions and Projects Associate Attorney with significant transactional experience in debt project finance and/or tax equity. The ideal candidate should possess 3-5 years of relevant experience and have a strong background in negotiating and reviewing various energy transaction documents.

Duties:

• Negotiate, review, and draft credit agreements, intercreditor arrangements, collateral documents, and other ancillary credit documents related to energy transactions.
• Review and negotiate tax equity transaction documents, including equity capital contribution agreements, membership interest purchase agreements, LLC agreements, leases, and other related documents.
• Conduct due diligence on key project agreements, such as joint venture agreements, feedstock agreements, offtake agreements, EPC/EPCM contracts, O&M services contracts, transportation agreements, commodity purchase and sale agreements, and other project-related contracts.
• Provide legal advice and support on regulatory matters related to energy transactions.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and professionals on complex energy projects.
• Assist with the development and implementation of strategies to optimize energy project financing structures.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar or eligibility for admission via reciprocity.
• 3-5 years of significant transactional experience in debt project finance and/or tax equity, preferably within a law firm environment.
• Strong understanding of energy industry practices and regulations.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize deadlines effectively.
• Experience in reviewing and negotiating complex project agreements.

Education:

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

Certifications:

Admission to the New York State Bar or eligibility for admission via reciprocity.

Skills:

• Significant transactional experience in debt project finance and/or tax equity.
• Proficiency in negotiating and drafting various energy transaction documents.
• Strong understanding of energy industry regulations.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

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.