Renewable Energy Project Finance Associate Attorney

Job Title: Renewable Energy Project Finance Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A San Francisco-based law firm is seeking a mid-level associate attorney with a strong foundation in project finance and structured asset-based transactions. The role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate on renewable energy and climate-focused infrastructure matters with high-growth clients and seasoned legal professionals. The attorney will support sophisticated financing transactions and help drive sustainable energy development across a dynamic legal practice.

Duties:

• Handle project finance, non-recourse lending, and asset-based finance transactions

• Represent stakeholders, including sponsors, developers, lenders, borrowers, and investors

• Draft and negotiate documentation for secured lending, tax equity investments, and LLC financing structures

• Advise on joint venture structuring and clean energy transactions

• Collaborate with partners and senior lawyers in a mentoring-oriented environment

• Engage in transactions for companies spanning startups to global infrastructure entities

• Participate in cross-functional deal teams to support complex finance and development initiatives

Requirements:

• 3 to 5 years of substantive transactional experience in a large law firm setting

• Demonstrated background in project finance or structured finance

• Direct involvement in non-recourse lending or infrastructure-based deals

• Familiarity with clean energy, climate infrastructure, or renewable energy sectors is preferred

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school

Certifications:

• Active membership in the California State Bar (or willingness to obtain)

Skills:

• Strong drafting and negotiation capabilities

• Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a team setting

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• High degree of professional judgment and client-service orientation

Job Location:

• San Francisco, CA

Benefits:

• Monthly wellness stipends

• 24/7 access to behavioral health and virtual counseling

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage for employees and eligible dependents

• Fertility, surrogacy, egg-freezing, and adoption support

• Paid parental leave and parenting resources, including telehealth support

• Backup childcare (in-home and center-based)

• Tutoring and academic coaching for children

• Health Savings Accounts with firm contributions

• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care

• 401(k) plan with contribution options

• Commuter and parking pre-tax benefits

• Firm-sponsored CLE programs, bar exam costs, and dues

• Life, disability, and long-term care insurance options

• Coverage for critical illness, accident, and identity theft

• Optional pet insurance

• Medicare consultation support

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Best Law Firm in the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital firm boasts cutting-edge clients, pleasant people, and a flexible work/life balance. The firm is a global player with very deep tech roots and has been ranked among the top 10 M&A advisors in the nation. As the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, the firm is appealing to associates for fostering an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment across its attorney ranks, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, career growth, and building leadership and relationship skills with clients and colleagues. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.