Project Finance Associate (New York)

Project Finance Associate

New York | 3rd-7th Year Associates

An excellent opportunity for a Mid/Snr level Project Finance Associate to join a top ranked law firm in New York.

The team advises sponsors, lenders, investors and other stakeholders on complex domestic and cross-border project finance transactions across the energy and infrastructure sectors, with exposure to conventional and renewable power, infrastructure and other major development projects.

The Role

• Advising sponsors, lenders, investors and other financial institutions on complex project finance transactions
• Working on the financing and development of large-scale energy and infrastructure projects
• Advising on conventional and renewable power projects, including solar, wind and other energy transition assets
• Drafting and negotiating credit agreements, financing documents, security documents and related transaction documentation
• Advising on project development, construction, acquisition and financing arrangements
• Working on both domestic and cross-border transactions involving multiple jurisdictions and stakeholders
• Supporting transactions from initial structuring through to closing
• Working closely with clients, counterparties and other advisers throughout the transaction
• Collaborating with colleagues across the firm's broader Energy, Infrastructure and Finance practices

Candidate Profile

• 3+ years' experience in project finance or a closely related transactional practice
• Experience advising sponsors, lenders, investors or financial institutions on project finance transactions
• Strong experience across energy, infrastructure or related sectors preferred
• Exposure to conventional and/or renewable power projects
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with experience reviewing and negotiating complex financing documentation
• Comfortable working on sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions
• Strong academic and professional credentials
• New York Bar admission preferred
• Commercially minded, organised and able to work effectively as part of a team

What's on Offer

• Market-leading compensation and benefits.
• Direct access to leading practitioners in the field.
• Excellent training, mentorship and career progression.
• A collaborative and high-performing team.