Mid-Level Project Finance Associate - Renewable Energy

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level project finance associate specializing in renewable energy to join their team in San Francisco, CA. The role involves working on debt and tax equity financings, as well as development and transactional work for renewable energy assets, including solar, wind, and storage projects.

Duties

• Support construction and term debt facilities and tax credit monetization transactions.
• Assist in financing transactions, acquisitions, and joint ventures of projects and platforms.
• Draft various financing and partnership agreements and related deal documents.
• Conduct due diligence and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• JD and active bar membership in good standing.
• Three to five years of experience in debt and tax equity project finance and M&A.
• Experience in managing transactions, timelines, and facilitating closings.
• Familiarity with tax equity structures and partnership tax concepts.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Active bar membership.

Skills

• Strong project management and client-focused approach.
• Team-oriented with excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training programs and retreats.
• Coaching and mentoring program.
• Core competency model for career development.
• Participation in the ABA Well-Being Pledge.

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.