Mid or Senior-level Projects Attorney

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm is seeking a highly skilled mid or senior-level Project Finance Attorney with experience in finance, M&A, and/or the development of energy and infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for an attorney with transactional legal experience in large-scale renewable and conventional power and energy projects. The candidate will be expected to work on a variety of complex transactions, including credit and security documentation, purchase and sale agreements, power purchase agreements, and handling closings for financings or acquisitions in the energy and infrastructure sectors. The firm offers a growing, dynamic team with opportunities for significant advancement and leadership.

Location:

• Austin, TX

Duties:

• Manage and handle project finance transactions for energy and infrastructure projects.
• Provide legal expertise in the drafting and negotiating of power purchase agreements, credit and security documentation, and merger and acquisition agreements.
• Lead the closing process for financings and acquisitions/dispositions in power, energy, and infrastructure sectors.
• Provide guidance and legal support on complex energy projects, including those related to renewable energy, natural gas, hydrogen, carbon capture, battery storage, and data centers.
• Draft and negotiate various project contracts and documents, including power purchase agreements and related supply/offtake agreements.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to structure and execute transactions and support clients through the negotiation and documentation processes.

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of experience in project finance, M&A, and energy infrastructure projects.
• Strong transactional experience with large renewable and conventional energy projects.
• Expertise in credit and security documentation, merger documentation, and power purchase agreements.
• Experience leading closings for financing and acquisitions/dispositions in energy, infrastructure, or power sectors.
• Knowledge of various energy sectors, including wind, solar, natural gas, hydrogen, carbon capture, battery storage, renewable natural gas, and data centers.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to work on complex, high-stakes transactions.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the Bar of the state(s) in which the applicant will practice.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Relevant certifications in energy or infrastructure law (optional, but beneficial).

Skills:

• Strong legal research and drafting skills.
• In-depth knowledge of project finance, energy law, and infrastructure development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and meet tight deadlines.
• Effective team player with the ability to work independently.

Benefits:

• Significant bonus opportunities based on performance.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement and profit-sharing plans.
• Opportunities for career advancement and leadership roles within the firm.