Project Finance Associate (Junior-Level)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a junior-level Project Finance Associate for its Los Angeles, CA office. The role involves working on renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, and storage, with a focus on project document diligence and complex transactions.

Duties

• Assist with project document diligence related to construction and operation of projects.
• Review construction contracts and equipment supply contracts.
• Work on transactions involving construction financing, term loan finance, and back-leverage finances.

Requirements

• Admitted to the state bar of the preferred location.
• Experience in project document or project development is helpful.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• State Bar admission in California or New York.

Skills

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Benefits

• Opportunities to work on high-profile renewable energy financings.
• Engagement with leading industry clients.

This prestigious firms Los Angeles office has a blue-chip business litigation department and a very solid labor and employment practice. Although the firm has a very conservative reputation, most insiders describe the work as exciting and the people as laid back, friendly, and fun to work with. Moreover, associates claim the firm is a pro bono powerhouse and that the firm is very open to intra-firm transfers.