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Project Finance Junior Associate Attorney

$235k - $260k

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Project Finance Junior Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Project Finance Junior Associate to join a highly regarded law firm with offices in multiple locations. This role is ideal for a junior associate with 2-3 years of experience in project finance, including work on project financings, tax equity bridge loans, backleverage financings, or pre-NTP financings.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Handle both Lender- and Borrower-side transactions.
  • Draft and negotiate credit facilities, depositary account agreements, letters of credit, and performance and payment bonds .
  • Work with balance of plant agreements, supply agreements (e.g., transformer supply, module supply, BESS supply, turbine supply, inverter supply), and offtake and tolling agreements .
  • Draft and close security documents , including security agreements, pledge agreements, financing statements, and control agreements.
  • Prepare NY-law legal opinions, direct agreements/consents to collateral assignments, and reliance letters .
  • Conduct due diligence reviews and provide bankability analysis on project documents.
Qualifications:
  • 2-3 years of project finance experience in a large regional, national, or international law firm.
  • Familiarity with LSTA Credit Agreements, New York law-governed Security Documents, and Project Documents (EPC contracts, Offtake Agreements, Supply Agreements, and Reliance Letters).
  • Strong academic credentials.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must reside in and be licensed (or eligible to become licensed) in New York, Miami, Dallas, Houston, Austin, or Washington, D.C.
Compensation:
  • Salary range: $235,000 – $260,000 (applicable to New York, Colorado, and California; actual compensation may vary based on qualifications and experience).

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collegial firm that offers a strong platform for professional growth and advancement .

Vacancy posted 16 days ago
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