Senior Corporate Project Finance Associate Attorney

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Seattle, WA

Senior Corporate Project Finance Associate Attorney

Attorney

2-16 yrs required

No

Job Overview

A distinguished law firm is seeking a Senior Corporate Project Finance Associate with 5–9 years of experience to join its Corporate Practice Group. This position focuses on project finance, including debt and tax equity, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and renewable energy-related transactions. The role involves managing deals, leading teams, and producing client-ready work, offering opportunities to work on mid-market and larger transactions in the solar, wind, and energy storage sectors.

Location

• Seattle, WA

Duties

• Manage and lead complex project finance transactions involving debt and tax equity.
• Oversee mergers and acquisitions (M&A) with a focus on renewable energy projects.
• Negotiate and draft agreements for complex corporate transactions.
• Collaborate with colleagues across offices and practice groups.
• Independently produce client-ready legal documents.

Requirements

• 5–9 years of experience in project finance, debt and tax equity, and M&A transactions.
• Experience managing deals and leading teams.
• Strong intellectual curiosity and the ability to align legal strategies with client goals.
• Excellent communication skills to translate business objectives into contract language.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited university.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the jurisdiction of practice.

Skills

• Expertise in project finance and renewable energy-related transactions.
• Proficiency in managing teams and multitasking on large-scale projects.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
• Commitment to client service and team success.

Benefits

• Bonuses: Annual discretionary bonus program.
• Work-Life Balance:
  • Unlimited paid time off (PTO).
  • Paid family and medical leave.
  • Flexible schedule program and remote work options.
  • Sabbatical program for eligible attorneys.
• Health and Wellness:
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Firm-contributed health savings account.
  • Life, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and voluntary insurance options.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Additional Perks:
  • Pre-tax transportation and parking plans.
  • Credit for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) and pro bono activities (up to 100 hours annually).
  • ABA Well-Being Pledge participant with a focus on employee wellness.
  • Culture Committee fostering job satisfaction and client service.