Project Development/Finance Associate Attorney

Job Title: Project Development/Finance Associate Attorney

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Job Overview:

A law firm is seeking a highly skilled Project Development/Finance Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have significant involvement in M&A, financing transactions, debt finance, and renewable energy transactions. The firm is future-focused, dedicated to excellence, collaborative, diversity-minded, and service-oriented. This role offers an opportunity to work on high-profile projects while growing within a supportive and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and complex financing transactions.
• Structure, draft, and negotiate transaction documents, including debt finance agreements.
• Assist in the development, financing, and acquisition of renewable energy projects.
• Conduct due diligence reviews for M&A and financing transactions.
• Provide strategic legal counsel to clients in project development and finance matters.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the firm and with clients to ensure successful project execution.
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory developments related to project finance and renewable energy.
• Represent clients in various financial transactions, including corporate finance, asset-based lending, and project financing.
• Negotiate and draft power purchase agreements (PPAs), joint ventures, and other complex transaction agreements.
• Manage multiple projects and transactions simultaneously, meeting strict deadlines.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of legal experience in project development, finance, M&A, and renewable energy transactions.
• Proven experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex agreements.
• Significant involvement in debt finance, including corporate finance and project finance transactions.
• Strong understanding of renewable energy markets and the associated legal framework.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects effectively.
• Experience in handling large-scale, cross-border transactions is preferred.

Education & Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the California Bar or eligibility to become a member of the California Bar.
• Stellar academic credentials required.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Client-focused with a dedication to providing exceptional service.
• Proficiency in legal research and drafting complex legal documents.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to manage complex deals.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

This AmLaw firm provides it's associates with excellent partners, high quality work, a transparent pay policy, and numerous pro bono opportunities. Attorneys get substantive experience early-on in their careers. Theres no billing requirement at this firm, and the work does not overwhelm the associates here. Vacations are very doable, and associates report they arent bothered during those precious days. The firm has a very collegial atmosphere. According to the associates, firm social life is available, but not expected.