Project Finance Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a project finance attorney to join their team in New York. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of experience in project finance, with a focus on sponsor-side transactions. This role offers significant opportunities for advancement and leadership within a growing team.

Duties

• Manage closings for project finance and acquisition finance transactions.
• Draft and review credit, cash waterfall, and security documentation.
• Conduct due diligence for large renewable and conventional power projects.
• Prepare bid and commitment papers for infrastructure and energy projects.

Requirements

• 3-4 years of experience in project finance at a top-tier law firm.
• Familiarity with ISDA, EEI, and similar documentation.
• Experience with tax equity financings and renewables.
• Blend of lender and sponsor-side experience preferred.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in New York.

Skills

• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership.

Located on the Avenue of the Americas in midtown Manhattan, this firms attorneys handle huge transactions, complex litigation, and sensitive international matters. Their New York clients include more than 30 major financial institutions and a variety of Fortune 500 corporations. Attorneys here are given competitive salaries and do sophisticated work in a friendly, personable office environment. The firm is internally organized by practice teams to facilitate management and client service. Each attorney is a member of one of the firm's practice teams in order to focus on specific practice areas and industries. Cross-Team and cross-office participation is strongly encouraged and many employees draw freely on the firm's national resources, working closely with their colleagues in other office locations. Associates are given tremendous responsibility, but the firm always seeks to balance workload and the quality of life of its associates and partners. The firm also considers requests for flexible work hours and a number of associates have elected to work part-time. In addition to work, this firm makes time for pro bono work and community service.