Debt Finance (Energy & Infrastructure) Associate

Job Overview:
A leading law firm is seeking a highly qualified associate with 2 to 6 years of experience to join its Energy & Infrastructure-focused Debt Finance practice. This position involves advising on domestic and international financing transactions across a range of sectors including renewable energy, oil and gas, conventional power, and digital infrastructure. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in drafting and negotiating financing documents and working with project-related commercial agreements.

Location:

• New York, NY

Duties:

• Draft and negotiate credit agreements, note purchase agreements, depositary agreements, and related financing documents

• Advise on secured lending and project finance structures for energy and infrastructure projects

• Review and draft commercial project agreements (e.g., EPCs, PPAs, offtake agreements, interconnection agreements)

• Represent sponsors, developers, direct lenders, institutional investors, and commercial banks

• Support financing and acquisition transactions across the renewable energy, oil and gas, conventional power, and digital infrastructure sectors

• Coordinate with tax, regulatory, and M&A counsel to manage complex deal execution

• Assist with due diligence, closing logistics, and post-closing matters

Requirements:

• 2 to 6 years of debt finance experience at a national or international law firm

• Demonstrated background in energy and infrastructure transactions

• Experience with project finance, acquisition finance, or structured finance preferred

• Familiarity with commercial and project agreements related to infrastructure development

Education:

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

• Strong academic credentials required

Certifications:

• Admission to the bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Skills:

• Advanced drafting and negotiation capabilities

• Deep understanding of energy and infrastructure markets and financing structures

• Ability to manage multiple cross-border and complex transactions simultaneously

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Collaborative mindset and a client-service oriented approach

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and role responsibilities

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development resources

This New York law firm has practice areas that are grouped into six broad categories: bankruptcy, intellectual property, interdisciplinary, litigation, tax & planning and transactional. They have offices located throughout the world and pride themselves on their ability to obtain cost-effective results in complicated litigation, intellectual property and transactional matters. This firm has a stellar reputation as trial lawyers and has represented many major national and international clients. This firms strength and reputation is built upon their strong foundation of ingenuity and leadership. They offer market salaries and have a comfortable work atmosphere.