Senior Project Finance Associate Attorney

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Dallas, TX

Senior Project Finance Associate Attorney

Attorney

2-11 yrs required

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Job Title: Senior Project Finance Associate Attorney

Job Location: Dallas, TX

Job Overview:

A well-established law firm is currently seeking a Senior Project Finance Associate Attorney with 4-6 years of experience to join its thriving financial services practice in Dallas, TX. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with various project financing structures, including tax equity bridge loans, backleverage financings, and pre-NTP financings. The candidate will possess strong drafting and negotiation skills, including experience with credit facilities, letters of credit, performance bonds, and project documents. In addition, the position requires a deep understanding of bankability analysis, and the ability to independently negotiate security documents and manage complex due diligence processes.

Duties:

• Draft and negotiate a wide range of project finance documents, including credit facilities, letters of credit, performance and payment bonds.
• Conduct bankability analysis on project documents.
• Negotiate and manage engineering, procurement, and construction contracts, supply agreements, offtake agreements, and tolling agreements.
• Independently negotiate and draft associated security documents, such as security agreements, pledge agreements, financing statements, and control agreements.
• Manage NY-law legal opinions, direct agreements, collateral assignment consents, and reliance letters.
• Lead and execute due diligence processes on project documents.
• Provide legal support in both lender-side and borrower-side project financings.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and clients, ensuring that all aspects of financing transactions are properly addressed and executed.

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of experience in project finance, preferably with exposure to both lender and borrower-side matters.
• Proven track record in drafting and negotiating project finance credit agreements, security documents, and project contracts.
• Solid experience conducting bankability analyses and managing legal due diligence.
• Ability to independently manage complex project financings.
• Strong ability to collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Must be licensed to practice law in Texas or eligible for admission to the Texas Bar.

Skills:

• Expertise in project finance and related agreements (EPC, supply, offtake, etc.).
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Excellent drafting and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage complex transactions and legal documents.
• Comfortable handling and providing advice on due diligence processes.
• Capable of working both independently and as part of a team.

Job Location:

• Dallas, TX