Debt Finance Associate Energy & Infrastructure

A law firm seeks a skilled and motivated Debt Finance Associate to join its team in New York, specializing in energy and infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 2-6 years of experience to engage in the financing, acquisition, and development of complex energy projects across renewable sectors, oil and gas, and digital infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be involved in a wide array of global debt finance deals, offering innovative solutions to industry leaders in energy and infrastructure.

Duties:

• Draft and negotiate financing agreements such as credit facilities, depositary agreements, and note purchase documents for both domestic and international transactions.
• Review and create commercial project-related documents for energy and infrastructure projects.
• Advise clients on structuring and financing energy and infrastructure deals, with an emphasis on renewable energy, conventional power, and digital infrastructure.
• Provide legal counsel to private equity funds, project developers, institutional investors, and direct lenders on acquisition and development projects.
• Collaborate with other legal professionals to devise integrated and innovative solutions for clients in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
• Stay up to date with market trends, regulatory developments, and financing structures related to energy and infrastructure.
• Manage relationships with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.

Requirements:

• 2-6 years of experience in debt finance law, with a focus on energy and infrastructure sectors.
• Proven experience in negotiating and drafting debt finance and project documents, including credit agreements, security documents, and project finance documentation.
• Familiarity with acquisition finance, particularly in energy and infrastructure deals.
• Strong ability to provide legal advice on complex financing structures and transactions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with clients and colleagues.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic credentials and a track record of success in legal practice.

Certifications:

• Admission to practice law in New York or eligibility for admission.

Skills:

• Expertise in drafting debt finance documents, including credit agreements and project finance documents.
• Familiarity with energy and infrastructure sectors, especially renewable energy and oil & gas.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Experience in acquisition finance is a plus.
• Excellent negotiation and client management abilities.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development programs to support career growth.
• Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.

If a major corporation is involved in a front page dispute, chances are that this firm is handling the defense. The full service law firm is ultimately all about trial work, enticing hungry young associates from top law schools to join their offices. In Washington DC, you can be guaranteed that the serious fellow in the conference room is the CEO of a major corporation, although associates will spend a few years in the library before they get to meet him. Support staff, compensation, and office environment are all top of the line. The training program and relatively speedy partnership track are an added bonus as well.