Renewable Energy Project Finance Associate Attorney

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Job Title: Renewable Energy Project Finance Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A San Francisco-based law firm is seeking a mid-level associate attorney with a strong foundation in project finance and structured asset-based transactions. The role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate on renewable energy and climate-focused infrastructure matters with high-growth clients and seasoned legal professionals. The attorney will support sophisticated financing transactions and help drive sustainable energy development across a dynamic legal practice.

Duties:

• Handle project finance, non-recourse lending, and asset-based finance transactions

• Represent stakeholders, including sponsors, developers, lenders, borrowers, and investors

• Draft and negotiate documentation for secured lending, tax equity investments, and LLC financing structures

• Advise on joint venture structuring and clean energy transactions

• Collaborate with partners and senior lawyers in a mentoring-oriented environment

• Engage in transactions for companies spanning startups to global infrastructure entities

• Participate in cross-functional deal teams to support complex finance and development initiatives

Requirements:

• 3 to 5 years of substantive transactional experience in a large law firm setting

• Demonstrated background in project finance or structured finance

• Direct involvement in non-recourse lending or infrastructure-based deals

• Familiarity with clean energy, climate infrastructure, or renewable energy sectors is preferred

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school

Certifications:

• Active membership in the California State Bar (or willingness to obtain)

Skills:

• Strong drafting and negotiation capabilities

• Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a team setting

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• High degree of professional judgment and client-service orientation

Job Location:

• San Francisco, CA

Benefits:

• Monthly wellness stipends

• 24/7 access to behavioral health and virtual counseling

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage for employees and eligible dependents

• Fertility, surrogacy, egg-freezing, and adoption support

• Paid parental leave and parenting resources, including telehealth support

• Backup childcare (in-home and center-based)

• Tutoring and academic coaching for children

• Health Savings Accounts with firm contributions

• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care

• 401(k) plan with contribution options

• Commuter and parking pre-tax benefits

• Firm-sponsored CLE programs, bar exam costs, and dues

• Life, disability, and long-term care insurance options

• Coverage for critical illness, accident, and identity theft

• Optional pet insurance

• Medicare consultation support

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1750 Montgomery St Fl 1
San Francisco
California
United States 94111
Phone : (415) 464 6897
Fax : (213) 895-7306