Senior Project Finance Associate Attorney

Job Title: Senior Project Finance Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A well-established law firm based in Houston, TX, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Finance Associate to join its growing Financial Services team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of complex project finance transactions, including drafting and negotiating credit facilities, financing agreements, and project documents, while providing a critical contribution to both Lender- and Borrower-side matters. The ideal candidate will bring a mix of strong technical skills and a strategic mindset, able to independently manage and negotiate key project finance components.

Duties:

• Draft and negotiate project finance agreements, including credit facilities, letters of credit, performance bonds, and payment bonds.
• Conduct thorough bankability analysis of project documents, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Negotiate and structure key project agreements, such as Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contracts, supply agreements (transformers, modules, turbines, batteries, inverters, etc.), and off-take/tolling agreements.
• Independently negotiate security documents, including security agreements, pledge agreements, financing statements, control agreements, and legal opinions.
• Manage and lead due diligence for project documents, ensuring all critical components are identified and addressed.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across the firm and clients to develop strategies for successful project financing.
• Provide practical, hands-on legal support to clients, helping them navigate the complexities of financing structures.

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of hands-on experience in project finance, with specific exposure to both Lender- and Borrower-side matters.
• Extensive experience in drafting and negotiating project finance agreements, particularly credit facilities and New York law-governed security documents.
• Solid understanding of the project finance lifecycle, including EPC contracts, offtake agreements, and other essential project documents.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to work independently on high-level transactions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and navigate the legal intricacies of financing arrangements.
• Ability to conduct detailed legal due diligence and manage complex risk assessments.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Education:

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Excellent academic credentials.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Bar in Texas.

Skills:

• Strong legal writing and drafting abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think critically and provide strategic legal counsel.
• Comfortable working with both senior-level clients and junior associates.
• Capacity to independently manage tasks and client relationships with minimal supervision.

Job Location:

• Houston, 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.