Senior Project Finance Associate Attorney

Job Title: Senior Project Finance Associate Attorney

Job Location: Dallas, TX

Job Overview:

A well-established law firm is currently seeking a Senior Project Finance Associate Attorney with 4-6 years of experience to join its thriving financial services practice in Dallas, TX. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with various project financing structures, including tax equity bridge loans, backleverage financings, and pre-NTP financings. The candidate will possess strong drafting and negotiation skills, including experience with credit facilities, letters of credit, performance bonds, and project documents. In addition, the position requires a deep understanding of bankability analysis, and the ability to independently negotiate security documents and manage complex due diligence processes.

Duties:

• Draft and negotiate a wide range of project finance documents, including credit facilities, letters of credit, performance and payment bonds.
• Conduct bankability analysis on project documents.
• Negotiate and manage engineering, procurement, and construction contracts, supply agreements, offtake agreements, and tolling agreements.
• Independently negotiate and draft associated security documents, such as security agreements, pledge agreements, financing statements, and control agreements.
• Manage NY-law legal opinions, direct agreements, collateral assignment consents, and reliance letters.
• Lead and execute due diligence processes on project documents.
• Provide legal support in both lender-side and borrower-side project financings.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and clients, ensuring that all aspects of financing transactions are properly addressed and executed.

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of experience in project finance, preferably with exposure to both lender and borrower-side matters.
• Proven track record in drafting and negotiating project finance credit agreements, security documents, and project contracts.
• Solid experience conducting bankability analyses and managing legal due diligence.
• Ability to independently manage complex project financings.
• Strong ability to collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Must be licensed to practice law in Texas or eligible for admission to the Texas Bar.

Skills:

• Expertise in project finance and related agreements (EPC, supply, offtake, etc.).
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Excellent drafting and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage complex transactions and legal documents.
• Comfortable handling and providing advice on due diligence processes.
• Capable of working both independently and as part of a team.

Job Location:

• Dallas, TX

Prestige, opportunity, diversity, and tremendous culture draw associates to this global conglomerate firm. With 200 practice areas, this firm is highly regarded and goes above and beyond with its efforts both within the firm and outside the firm. Current associates boast a wonderful work/life balance, as well as the ability to work with dedicated and leaders and just overall ?great people.? Associates welcome being part of a firm known to be a leader in inclusion. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.