Senior Project Finance Associate - Renewable Energy

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Project Finance Associate specializing in renewable energy to join their team in Washington, D.C. The role involves handling debt and tax equity financings, as well as development and transactional work for renewable energy assets, including solar, wind, and storage projects.

Duties

• Structure, negotiate, and close construction and term debt facilities and tax credit monetization transactions.
• Draft and negotiate various financing and partnership agreements.
• Manage due diligence and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Lead and execute financing transactions, acquisitions, and joint ventures.

Requirements

• JD and active bar membership in good standing.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in debt and tax equity project finance and M&A.
• Proven ability to manage transactions independently and drive closings.
• Strong grasp of tax equity structures and partnership tax concepts.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD)

Certifications

• Active bar membership

Skills

• Project management
• Team-oriented and client-focused

Benefits

• Comprehensive training programs and retreats
• Coaching and mentoring program
• Core competency model for career development
• Commitment to diversity and well-being

With 11 offices in the United States, this law firm provides transactional and litigation for both U.S. and international clients. This firm has been practicing for over 100 years. This firm's culture and values are to serve by providing value-added solutions to legal needs, to provide distinctive client service, to develop and retain the highest caliber legal staff, and to attain both firm and client goals. This firm was ranked in the 2015 U.S. News Best Lawyers Best Law Firm.