Projects & Energy Finance Attorney (Infrastructure) Of Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Projects & Energy Finance Attorney (Infrastructure) Of Counsel

Locations: New York, NY | Atlanta, GA | Austin, TX | Baltimore, MD | Boston, MA | Chicago, IL | Dallas, TX | Houston, TX | Los Angeles, CA | Miami, FL | Minneapolis, MN | Palo Alto, CA | Philadelphia, PA | Phoenix, AZ | Raleigh, NC | Reston, VA | San Diego, CA | San Francisco, CA | Seattle, WA | Short Hills, NJ | Washington, DC | Wilmington, DE

Direct Counsel is seeking an experienced Projects & Energy Finance (Infrastructure) Of Counsel to join a prestigious Am Law 100 firm. This role offers an opportunity to work on high-profile financing transactions, including energy transition and digital infrastructure projects. The position is open to candidates in any of the firm’s U.S. offices.

• Advise clients on project finance and related transactions, with a focus on energy transition and digital infrastructure projects, including data centers.

• Draft, review, and negotiate loan and security agreements, project finance documentation, and other financing instruments.

• Coordinate complex deal structures and closings.

• Provide strategic legal counsel to clients on regulatory, financial, and risk management considerations in project finance matters.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support large-scale financing deals.

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

• Admission to practice in the jurisdiction where applying.

• Minimum of 9 years of experience in project finance or other financings relating to energy transition or digital infrastructure.

• Extensive experience drafting and negotiating loan and security documentation.

• Strong knowledge of financial structures related to energy and infrastructure projects.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with clients, legal teams, and stakeholders.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Hybrid: Regular in-office presence with some flexibility for remote work.

• Expected hiring range: $450,000 - $525,000 per year , based on geographic location and candidate qualifications.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

This is a unique opportunity to join a top-tier legal team specializing in high-value infrastructure and energy finance matters. If you are interested in learning more, apply today!