Energy Project Finance Associate

A law firm seeks a mid-level associate attorney to join its Projects group in Houston, focusing on financing arrangements for energy infrastructure initiatives. The role is based in Houston, TX.

Duties

• Collaborate on structuring and negotiating finance deals for energy, resources, and infrastructure developments

• Handle aspects of liquefied natural gas (LNG) transactions, including due diligence and documentation

• Partner with senior team members to draft and review project agreements, security instruments, and related contractual paperwork

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, such as tax, environmental, and regulatory, to support holistic deal execution

• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on emerging trends in energy finance and project development

• Attend client meetings, lender negotiations, and closing sessions, contributing substantive analysis and recommendations

Requirements

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in project financing for domestic and international energy, resource, or infrastructure ventures

• Demonstrated involvement in LNG-related financings or similar energy transactions

• Admission to practice law in Texas (waiver candidate eligibility also acceptable)

• Previous tenure at a peer law firm with exposure to energy finance

• Strong drive to engage in business development and client relationship building

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with attention to detail in complex transactional settings

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school

• High academic standing, with relevant coursework or clinics in energy, finance, or project development preferred

Certifications

• Active membership in the Texas bar (or eligibility to waive in)

• Additional admissions (e.g., New York) are considered advantageous but not required

Skills

• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating project finance documents, including credit agreements and security instruments

• Ability to synthesize multidisciplinary issues—regulatory, environmental, tax—into cohesive legal strategies

• Entrepreneurial mindset with the capacity to identify and pursue new opportunities in the energy sector

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, especially when evaluating risk allocation in financing structures

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, retirement, and professional development support