Senior Renewable Energy Project Finance Counsel Or Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Senior Renewable Energy Project Finance Counsel Or Associate Attorney for their New York City office. Here's the detailed job description:

Job Overview:

• Join a collaborative team of attorneys focused on clean energy and climate solutions sectors.
• Work closely with experienced partners and senior lawyers who provide active mentoring.
• Assume high responsibility and client contact with companies ranging from start-ups to leading international infrastructure investors.
• Gain substantial transactional experience in project finance and structured asset-based finance.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and support in project and/or structured asset-based finance transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents related to renewable energy projects and portfolios.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support client initiatives and strategies.
• Collaborate with clients, partners, and stakeholders to ensure legal compliance and risk mitigation.
• Manage and oversee junior associates or legal staff as needed.

Requirements:

• 6-8 years of substantial transactional experience at a major law firm.
• Focus on project finance and/or structured asset-based finance and non-recourse lending transactions.
• Experience representing sponsors, borrowers, lenders, or investors in the renewable energy industry.
• Strong drafting and negotiating skills with superior academic credentials.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in solar, wind, and energy storage project asset tax equity.
• Knowledge of asset-backed securitization or asset-backed lending.
• Interest in developing a broad expertise in financing renewable energy projects and portfolios.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar or eligibility for admission.
• Any additional certifications or qualifications related to project finance or renewable energy law are a plus.

Skills:

• Proficiency in legal research and analysis.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Team player with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn and grow in renewable energy project finance.

Benefits Offered:

• Discretionary merit bonuses
• Monthly wellness reimbursements
• Healthcare coverage for spouse/domestic partner and children
• Paid parental leave
• Career coaching for working parents
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Pretax commuter and parking benefits
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Voluntary insurance options including critical illness, hospitalization, and accident insurance
• Firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues
• Emotional and behavioral health support and virtual counseling
• Family-building benefits include IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing
• Parenting support concierge, telemedicine, tutoring, and college coach for older children
• In-home and center-based back-up childcare
• Voluntary long-term care insurance
• Voluntary ID theft protection
• Voluntary pet insurance
• Medicare consulting

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Best Law Firm in the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital firm boasts cutting-edge clients, pleasant people, and a flexible work/life balance. The firm is a global player with very deep tech roots and has been ranked among the top 10 M&A advisors in the nation. As the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, the firm is appealing to associates for fostering an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment across its attorney ranks, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, career growth, and building leadership and relationship skills with clients and colleagues. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.