Project Finance Associate Attorney

Job Title:
Project Finance Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm, located in Dallas, TX, is seeking a skilled Project Finance Associate Attorney to join their dynamic team. This opportunity is ideal for a candidate with a robust background in transactional law, specifically in renewable energy project finance. The role focuses on representing lenders or tax equity investors in complex project finance transactions. The firm offers a collaborative environment and the chance to work on high-profile, impactful projects.

Duties:

• Represent lenders, tax equity investors, and other stakeholders in renewable energy project finance transactions.
• Draft and negotiate project finance agreements, including loan agreements, security agreements, and other financing documents.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic advice to clients on complex legal and regulatory matters.
• Work closely with senior attorneys and clients to manage transaction processes from initiation to closing.
• Assist in structuring project finance transactions to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Review and analyze environmental, tax, and financing documents related to renewable energy projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external parties, including clients, counsel, and consultants, to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and legal precedents affecting the renewable energy sector.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of transactional experience in project finance, preferably with a focus on renewable energy.
• Experience representing lenders or tax equity investors in project finance transactions.
• Strong academic credentials, demonstrating excellence in legal education and practice.
• Exceptional writing and analytical skills, with the ability to draft complex legal documents clearly and accurately.
• Solid understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks governing renewable energy projects.
• A proactive, team-oriented approach with a focus on delivering client-centered solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Must be admitted to the Texas State Bar or eligible to become licensed to practice law in Texas.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced legal research and analytical abilities.
• Strong negotiation and drafting capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of renewable energy finance, environmental law, and tax equity structures.

Job Location:
Dallas, TX

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.