Senior Project Finance Associate Attorney

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Austin, TX

Senior Project Finance Associate Attorney

Attorney

2-11 yrs required

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Job Title: Senior Project Finance Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm based in Austin, TX, is seeking a Senior Project Finance Associate to join its expanding Financial Services Practice. This role is ideal for an experienced attorney with a background in project finance, particularly with a focus on complex financing structures. The successful candidate will bring a deep understanding of drafting and negotiating key financing documents and will be capable of managing client relationships and high-level transactions.

Duties:

• Lead negotiations and draft a variety of project finance agreements, including credit facilities, letters of credit, and performance/payment bonds.
• Provide strategic guidance on bankability analysis of project documents.
• Negotiate engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts, balance of plant agreements, supply agreements (transformers, modules, BESS, turbines, inverters), as well as offtake and tolling agreements.
• Independently negotiate and manage security documents, such as security agreements, pledge agreements, financing statements, and control agreements.
• Oversee due diligence for project documents, including conducting thorough legal reviews of project agreements.
• Advise clients on the preparation and execution of New York law-governed legal opinions, direct agreements, consents to collateral assignments, and reliance letters.
• Maintain effective communication and collaboration with clients, internal teams, and external partners.

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of experience in project finance, preferably with exposure to both lender and borrower-side matters.
• Proven expertise in drafting project finance credit agreements, security documents, legal opinions, and a wide range of project agreements (., EPC contracts, offtake agreements, supply agreements).
• Strong understanding of complex financial structures, including tax equity bridge loans, back-leverage financings, and pre-NTP financings.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated leadership and entrepreneurial skills in managing projects and client relationships.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in Texas (or willing to become licensed in the jurisdiction).

Skills:

• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well within a team-oriented environment.

Job Location: Austin, TX