Project Finance Associate Attorney

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Job Overview: A law firm in New York City seeks a Project Finance Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of substantial transactional experience, focusing on project finance and/or structured asset-based finance and non-recourse lending transactions. The ideal candidate will have major law firm experience representing sponsors, developers, borrowers, lenders, or investors, with a preference for experience in clean energy and climate infrastructure finance. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced partners and senior lawyers, providing active mentoring to develop broad expertise in financing clean energy projects and portfolios.

Duties:

• Represent clients in project finance and structured asset-based finance transactions.
• Draft and negotiate agreements, including secured lending, tax equity, LLC financings, and joint ventures.
• Provide legal advice and counsel on clean energy and climate infrastructure finance projects.
• Collaborate with partners and senior lawyers to support client needs and transactions.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support client matters.
• Assist with due diligence and transaction management.

Requirements:

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• 3-6 years of transactional experience in project finance or related fields.
• Experience with secured lending, tax equity, LLC financings, and joint ventures.
• Strong interest in developing expertise in clean energy finance.
• Excellent academic credentials and drafting skills.
• Superior verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills:

• Strong drafting and negotiating skills.
• Legal research and analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Benefits Offered: The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Monthly wellness reimbursements
• 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support
• Healthcare coverage for employees and dependents
• Family-building benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Career coaching and support
• Health Savings Accounts and flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plan options
• Pretax commuter and parking benefits
• Life and disability insurance
• Voluntary insurance options
• Continuing legal education support
• Bar association fees and dues coverage

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : (212) 232-0277
Fax : (213) 895-7306