Critical Infrastructure & Energy Counsel

People Placers is supporting a confidential law firm in their identified strategic hiring of a Mid-Level Project Finance Associate to support Energy & Infrastructure Projects Construction and Operations.

§ Practice Area : Energy & Infrastructure Projects / Project Finance / Renewables & Natural Resources

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

§ Salary : $310,000 to $420,000 Base Salary (Plus eligibility for discretionary year-end performance incentives)

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

§ The Firm:

Our client is a global AmLaw 50 juggernaut, consistently heralded as a "distinguished power practice" and an absolute leader in the Chambers USA rankings. Their Energy & Infrastructure Projects group is recognized as a Top-Tier powerhouse, frequently securing Tier 1 and Band 1 national rankings for its handling of some of the most innovative and massive infrastructure developments in history-including the largest clean energy project in U.S. records.

With an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell, signifying the highest level of professional excellence and ethics, the firm is the primary choice for global lenders, private equity sponsors, and energy giants. Associates benefit from an enhanced, specialized mentor program that facilitates high-level lateral transitions, providing a dynamic environment where attorneys shape their own trajectories while contributing to groundbreaking legal work that defines the global energy landscape.

§ Duties:

The Mid-Level Associate will act as a core technical advisor in the structuring and execution of multi-billion dollar transactions within the energy transition and traditional infrastructure sectors. This role demands a high-stakes focus on the financial architecture of complex energy assets.

Core responsibilities include:

⨖ Executing Sophisticated Financings by advising on debt and tax equity structures, bridge loans, and private placements for large-scale utility and renewable projects.

⨖ Facilitating Energy M&A by managing acquisitions, dispositions, and joint ventures involving conventional power plants, LNG facilities, and offshore wind farms.

⨖ Leading Project Development by reviewing and negotiating critical commercial contracts, including EPC agreements, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), and O&M contracts.

⨖ Monetizing Tax Credits by architecting partnership flips and hybrid structures to optimize the financing of energy transition projects under evolving regulatory frameworks.

⨖ Engaging in Pro Bono Advocacy by dedicating billable-credited time to community legal needs and diverse causes that align with individual passions.

§ Qualifications:

⨖ Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a top-tier, ABA-accredited law school with a record of high academic achievement.

⨖ Active Bar Membership in the state of practice (TX, NY, DC) or Law Society of Ontario for Canadian placement.

⨖ Three (3) to Six (6) years of substantive transactional experience within a major international law firm.

⨖ Demonstrated technical expertise in project finance, debt instruments, and the tax equity landscape.

⨖ Proven ability to provide high-quality work product and exceptional service to a sophisticated global client roster.

§ Skills:

⨖ Specialized knowledge of the LNG sector or emerging technologies like battery storage and carbon sequestration.

⨖ Experience navigating cross-border deal dynamics and collaborating across multiple international offices.

⨖ Strong interpersonal skills to thrive in a hybrid work model (Monday through Thursday in-office) while maintaining peak productivity.

⨖ A desire for long-term career development through the firm's world-class lateral mentor program.

!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.