Senior Project Finance Associate Attorney

Job Title: Senior Project Finance Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm based in Austin, TX, is seeking a Senior Project Finance Associate to join its expanding Financial Services Practice. This role is ideal for an experienced attorney with a background in project finance, particularly with a focus on complex financing structures. The successful candidate will bring a deep understanding of drafting and negotiating key financing documents and will be capable of managing client relationships and high-level transactions.

Duties:

• Lead negotiations and draft a variety of project finance agreements, including credit facilities, letters of credit, and performance/payment bonds.
• Provide strategic guidance on bankability analysis of project documents.
• Negotiate engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts, balance of plant agreements, supply agreements (transformers, modules, BESS, turbines, inverters), as well as offtake and tolling agreements.
• Independently negotiate and manage security documents, such as security agreements, pledge agreements, financing statements, and control agreements.
• Oversee due diligence for project documents, including conducting thorough legal reviews of project agreements.
• Advise clients on the preparation and execution of New York law-governed legal opinions, direct agreements, consents to collateral assignments, and reliance letters.
• Maintain effective communication and collaboration with clients, internal teams, and external partners.

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of experience in project finance, preferably with exposure to both lender and borrower-side matters.
• Proven expertise in drafting project finance credit agreements, security documents, legal opinions, and a wide range of project agreements (e.g., EPC contracts, offtake agreements, supply agreements).
• Strong understanding of complex financial structures, including tax equity bridge loans, back-leverage financings, and pre-NTP financings.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated leadership and entrepreneurial skills in managing projects and client relationships.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in Texas (or willing to become licensed in the jurisdiction).

Skills:

• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well within a team-oriented environment.

Job Location: Austin, TX

Prestige, opportunity, diversity, and tremendous culture draw associates to this global conglomerate firm. With 200 practice areas, this firm is highly regarded and goes above and beyond with its efforts both within the firm and outside the firm. Current associates boast a wonderful work/life balance, as well as the ability to work with dedicated and leaders and just overall ?great people.? Associates welcome being part of a firm known to be a leader in inclusion. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.