Project Finance Counsel

Overview This is a non-partnership track position within the firm's Energy & Infrastructure team. Requires substantial practice experience before FERC, hands-on expertise conducting due diligence, and direct experience reviewing credit agreements and legal opinions. Core experience in renewable energy (specifically wind, solar, or battery storage) is required, while additional background in power generation and transmission is preferred. Advise administrative agents and lender syndicates on FERC regulatory risks in financings and refinancings of solar, wind, standalone battery storage, and hybrid facilities. Counsel clients on electric power and natural gas markets and rates, along with federal energy statutes including the Federal Power Act, Natural Gas Act, Energy Policy Act of 2005, Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2005, and PURPA. Defend energy traders, financial institutions, and electric utilities in FERC and CFTC investigations (including matters resolved before any enforcement action), and handle related federal court litigation and appellate work. Support generation and infrastructure acquisitions, including gas-fired generation, cogeneration, microgrid and district energy, and pumped storage assets. #J-18808-Ljbffr Winston Taylor LLP