Energy Transactions and Projects Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Energy Transactions and Projects Associate Attorney to join their team in Los Angeles. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of significant transactional experience in debt project finance and/or tax equity. This role requires expertise in negotiating and preparing credit agreements, intercreditor arrangements, and a range of project-related documents. The candidate should have a strong background in conducting due diligence and reviewing key project agreements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Negotiate, prepare, and review credit agreements, intercreditor arrangements, collateral documents, and other ancillary credit documents.
• Manage tax equity transaction documents, including equity capital contribution agreements, membership interest purchase agreements, LLC Agreements, leases, and related ancillary documents.
• Conduct thorough due diligence on key project agreements such as joint venture agreements, feedstock agreements, offtake agreements, EPC/EPCM contracts, O&M services contracts, transportation agreements, and commodity purchase and sale agreements.
• Provide legal counsel on project finance transactions, including structuring and documentation.
• Draft and negotiate complex transaction documents related to energy projects.
• Collaborate with clients and colleagues to develop and implement transaction strategies.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in energy transactions.
• Review and analyze project documents to identify and mitigate risks.
• Advise clients on legal and commercial aspects of energy projects and transactions.
• Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging issues in energy law.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of significant transactional experience in debt project finance and/or tax equity.
• Extensive experience in negotiating and preparing credit agreements, intercreditor arrangements, and ancillary credit documents.
• Proven ability to review and conduct due diligence on key project agreements.
• Strong background in tax equity transactions, including preparation and negotiation of equity capital contribution agreements and related documents.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex transactions and provide strategic legal advice.
• Demonstrated expertise in energy transactions and projects.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in the state of California.

Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in drafting and negotiating complex transaction documents.
• Strong understanding of project finance and tax equity transactions.
• Excellent legal research and analytical skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.