Mid-Senior Level Energy Project Finance Associate Attorney

3-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm is seeking a Mid-Senior Level Energy Project Finance Associate Attorney for its Houston office. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in energy project development, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and project finance transactions, particularly focusing on renewable power and energy transition projects. The Energy Project Finance Associate Attorney will work on energy project development, M&A, and project finance transactions, with a focus on renewable energy projects. This role requires expertise in transactional work, energy regulatory matters, and commercial agreements.

Duties:

• Draft primary deal documents, including purchase and sale agreements, investment agreements (including tax equity), financing agreements, and joint venture agreements
• Lead complex due diligence processes
• Manage junior associates and internal specialist teams
• Interact with clients and oversee work product
• Navigate energy regulatory matters and permitting requirements
• Negotiate offtake agreements, interconnection agreements, and other commercial contracts
• Take on significant responsibility in deal management

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience in the project development and finance group of a law firm
• Admission to one or more State Bars
• Expertise in energy project development, M&A, and project finance transactions
• Familiarity with energy regulatory matters and permitting requirements
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, busy practice environment
• Team-oriented approach and willingness to take on significant responsibility

Education:

JD degree from an accredited law school

Certifications:

Admission to one or more State Bars

Skills:

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Excellent project management abilities
• Client interaction and communication skills
• Legal research and analytical skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

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