Junior to Mid-level Project Finance Associate

Job Overview:
A leading law firm is seeking a junior to mid-level Project Finance Associate to join its Corporate Practice Group in Denver. This role focuses on sponsor-side project finance transactions involving renewable energy, conventional power, infrastructure, and energy projects.

Duties:

• Represent sponsors in project finance and acquisition finance transactions
• Draft, review, and negotiate financing documentation, including credit, cash waterfall, and security documents
• Conduct due diligence for renewable energy, conventional power, and infrastructure projects
• Manage transaction closings and coordinate financing processes
• Assist with leveraged finance transactions involving energy and infrastructure assets
• Prepare and review bid documents, commitment papers, and transaction-related materials
• Support tax equity financings and other renewable energy financing structures
• Review and negotiate ISDA, EEI, and related industry agreements when applicable
• Collaborate with deal teams on complex financing matters across energy and infrastructure sectors

Requirements:

• 2-3 years of project finance or combined project and acquisition finance experience at a leading law firm
• Experience handling project finance transactions involving energy, infrastructure, or power projects
• Strong familiarity with financing documentation and transaction management
• Experience running closings for project finance and leveraged finance matters
• Sponsor-side experience preferred; lender-side experience is a plus
• Exposure to renewable energy financing and tax equity structures preferred

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Admission to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction or eligibility for admission

Skills:

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Experience with complex financing transactions
• Excellent analytical and due diligence capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and transaction timelines
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Collaborative approach to client service and team coordination

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunity for advancement and leadership within a growing project finance practice
• Exposure to sophisticated national and international energy and infrastructure transactions
• Collaborative team environment with high-profile client work