Senior Project Finance Associate - Renewable Energy

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a Senior Project Finance Associate specializing in renewable energy to join their team in San Francisco, CA. The role involves handling debt and tax equity financings, as well as development and transactional work for renewable energy assets, including solar, wind, and storage.

Duties

• Structure, negotiate, and close construction and term debt facilities and tax credit monetization transactions.
• Draft and negotiate various financing and partnership agreements.
• Manage due diligence and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Lead and execute financing transactions, acquisitions, and joint ventures.

Requirements

• JD and active bar membership in good standing.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in debt and tax equity project finance and M&A.
• Proven ability to manage transactions independently and drive closings.
• Strong grasp of tax equity structures and partnership tax concepts.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, communication, and project management skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD)

Certifications

• Active bar membership

Skills

• Team-oriented and client-focused approach.
• Familiarity with market terms for project and financing documents.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training programs and retreats.
• Coaching and mentoring program.
• Core competency model for long-term success.
• Commitment to well-being and supportive workplace culture.

This San Francisco firms nationwide practice emphasizes environmental law, real estate, natural resources, litigation, title insurance, and project finance. Although compensation is below market, the firms attorneys are very friendly; according to one associate, They are fun, interesting people we actually go out together on the weekends.