Associate - Energy and Project Finance

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate with 4-7 years of experience to join their Energy and Project Finance group in Atlanta, GA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project finance transactions, particularly in renewable power and energy transition.

Duties

• Draft primary deal documents including purchase and sale agreements, investment agreements, and financing agreements.
• Collaborate with sponsors, investors, developers, and lenders on project finance transactions.
• Take significant responsibility in managing and executing transactions.
• Work effectively within a deadline-driven environment.

Requirements

• 4-7 years of experience in project finance transactions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Admitted to practice in the jurisdiction where you will sit.

Education

• Strong academic credentials.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Ability to draft complex legal documents.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages.
• Comprehensive wellness program supporting physical, emotional, mental, and financial health.
• Professional development programs.

This global law firm provides a wide variety of legal services to clients from diverse industries. Its key practice areas include antitrust and competition, corporate and transactional, intellectual property law, litigation and dispute resolution, health and life sciences, real estate, and restructuring and insolvency. The firm has a team of over 1200 attorneys in several offices across North America and Europe including Atlanta, Georgia, and New York City, New York.