Project Finance Associate - Renewable Energy

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a senior associate to join its project finance team in San Francisco, CA. The role involves debt and tax equity financings, focusing on renewable energy and energy transition assets such as solar, wind, and storage infrastructure.

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
• Client-focused approach
• Team-oriented mindset

Benefits

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

This San Francisco firms nationwide practice emphasizes environmental law, real estate, natural resources, litigation, title insurance, and project finance. Although compensation is below market, the firms attorneys are very friendly; according to one associate, They are fun, interesting people we actually go out together on the weekends.