Project Finance Attorney

A law firm seeks a highly skilled attorney with extensive experience in project finance, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and energy or infrastructure development. This role involves supporting large-scale energy initiatives, managing complex legal transactions, and contributing to the success of diverse projects across both traditional and emerging energy sectors. The position offers significant opportunities for professional growth and leadership.

Duties

• Oversee legal aspects of financing, M&A, and development for large-scale energy and infrastructure projects.
• Draft, review, and negotiate key legal documents, including credit and security agreements, purchase and sale agreements, merger documents, and power purchase agreements.
• Manage and lead transaction closings, ensuring seamless execution of all deal components.
• Provide strategic guidance on project contracts, including supply, offtake, and ancillary agreements.
• Work on projects spanning traditional energy (wind, solar, and natural gas) and cutting-edge sectors (hydrogen, carbon capture, battery storage, renewable natural gas, and data centers).
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, sponsors, and internal teams to facilitate successful outcomes.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of relevant legal experience in project finance, M&A, or energy/infrastructure development, ideally at a prominent law firm.
• Proven expertise in handling complex transactions, including drafting, negotiating, and closing legal agreements.
• In-depth understanding of renewable and conventional power projects, with experience across various energy technologies.
• Strong familiarity with drafting and negotiating power purchase agreements and related contracts.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership or eligibility for membership in the Texas State Bar.

Skills

• Advanced drafting and negotiation skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex transactions and deadlines effectively.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities for problem-solving in dynamic environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for career growth within a supportive, high-performing team.
• Engagement with cutting-edge projects in both established and emerging energy sectors.

Here is an outstanding firm which is a strong player in the national market. It earns high marks for the congenial atmosphere of the firm. Like many national law firms which have entered into the Texas legal market as of late, this firm has experienced a good deal of success here. Associates working at the firm universally praise the firm's superior training programs. The firm appears to be very selective in terms of grades and hiring for the most part is done from Top 15 law schools. Associates at this firm seem to have a universal belief that there is very good interaction between partners and associates. For example, associates claim that they very often have lunch with partners. Overall, associates in this full service firm seem to believe that the work is interesting and challenging.