Project Finance Associate

Baker Botts is seeking a junior to mid-level associate (2–6 years of experience) to join our Global Projects practice, with a focus on project finance transactions. The position is available in any of our U.S. offices (Austin, Dallas, Houston, New York, Palo Alto, San Francisco, and Washington D.C.). The ideal candidate will have experience representing sponsors, lenders, or investors in complex domestic and cross-border energy and infrastructure transactions, with particular familiarity with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) financing programs. Responsibilities Represent lenders, sponsors, and other stakeholders in project finance transactions Structure and negotiate credit agreements, intercreditor agreements, security documents, and related financing documentation Support transactions involving DOE Loan Programs Office (LPO) financing, including Title XVII and ATVM programs Conduct due diligence and manage deal execution across multidisciplinary teams Collaborate closely with partners and clients on sophisticated, high-profile transactions Qualifications 2–6 years of experience in project finance transactions at a leading law firm Familiarity with renewable energy, power, infrastructure, or energy transition projects preferred Experience with DOE-backed financings or similar government-supported programs Strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams in fast-paced environments Excellent academic credentials and strong attention to detail Admission to the bar in the relevant U.S. jurisdiction (or eligibility to waive in) The salary range is $235,000 to $390,000 and depends on a candidate’s experience. Search firm submissions should be sent to Stephanie Roth at View email address on click.appcast.io to establish a fee agreement and submit their candidate’s materials. Baker Botts L.L.P. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Baker Botts LLP