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§ Title: Mid-Level Associate – Energy & Infrastructure Project Finance

Practice Area: Project Development / Debt & Tax Equity Financing / Energy M&A

§ Location: Houston, TX; New York, NY; Washington, D.C.; or Toronto, ON

§ Salary: $310,000 to $420,000 Base Salary (Plus a discretionary year-end bonus and a robust benefits package)

§ Schedule: Full-time, Direct-Hire, Minimum 1,850 hours annual billed

§ The Firm: Our client is a titan of the legal industry, consistently ranked in the top tier of the AmLaw 100 and a frequent leader in the Chambers Global and Vault rankings. As a cornerstone of the "Magic Circle" and "White Shoe" elite, this firm is renowned for its dominance in high-stakes project finance and cross-border infrastructure mandates. They are recognized globally for their Tier 1 status in Energy and Project Finance, providing a platform where associates engage in precedent-setting work. The firm prioritizes professional integration through an enhanced lateral mentorship program and maintains a structured hybrid work environment, fostering a culture of excellence and strategic career development.

§ Duties:

The incoming Project Finance Associate will act as a core advisor to the firm’s world-class Energy & Infrastructure group, managing the lifecycle of complex domestic and international projects. This role focuses on the sophisticated financial architecture of modern infrastructure.

Core responsibilities include:

⨖ Navigating and structuring complex debt and tax equity financing arrangements for large-scale energy initiatives.

⨖ Executing high-value mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures within the energy sector, ensuring seamless transition and regulatory alignment.

⨖ Advising institutional investors, developers, and lenders on project development transactions involving renewable energy, traditional power, and transportation infrastructure.

⨖ Drafting and negotiating an array of project documents, including credit agreements, security instruments, and joint venture operating agreements.

⨖ Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams across global offices to facilitate the closing of multi-billion dollar project portfolios.

⨖ Engaging in the firm’s extensive pro bono initiatives, applying high-level legal acumen to community and social interests.

§ Qualifications:

Candidates must possess an elite academic background and a proven ability to manage high-velocity transactional workloads.

⨖ Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school or equivalent Canadian law degree for the Toronto location.

⨖ Active Bar License in the jurisdiction of the preferred office (TX, NY, DC, or Ontario).

⨖ Three (3) to Six (6) years of substantive law firm experience (Classes of 2019-2022) with a focus on project finance or energy transactions.

⨖ Demonstrated technical proficiency in debt financing and tax equity structures.

⨖ A track record of high academic achievement and the production of superior legal work product.

§ Skills:

The following qualifications are highly prioritized for candidates seeking to thrive within this elite practice:

⨖ Specific experience with Renewable Energy Tax Credits or complex "flip" structures in tax equity.

⨖ Familiarity with cross-border legal frameworks, particularly in the North American energy corridor.

⨖ Strong interpersonal skills to navigate an enhanced lateral mentorship program and a collaborative, office-centric hybrid model.

⨖ A commitment to professional development and a desire to take an active role in firm-wide pro bono projects.

!Notice¡

*This a job advertisement on behalf of our client and does not reflect the full job description for the role. Any qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. You will need to provide law school transcripts, a writing sample or deal sheets, and a cover letter in order to be considered for this role. This posting does not constitute an offer of employment. and the listed compensation details may vary by state or experience and will be discussed thoroughly during interview phase.