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Debt Finance Associate Attorney Energy & Infrastructure

$235k - $390k

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel is seeking a  Debt Finance Associate with 2–6 years of experience to join a premier Energy & Infrastructure Finance practice. This is an exceptional opportunity for attorneys interested in representing private equity sponsors, developers, lenders, strategic investors, and infrastructure companies in sophisticated domestic and international financing transactions.

The practice advises on the financing, acquisition, development, and operation of complex energy and infrastructure projects across renewable energy, conventional power, oil and gas, LNG, hydrogen, renewable fuels, digital infrastructure, data centers, and telecommunications sectors.

Responsibilities
  • Draft, review, and negotiate financing documents, including credit agreements, note purchase agreements, security documents, depositary agreements, and related transaction documents
  • Advise clients on domestic and international debt financing transactions involving energy and infrastructure assets
  • Review and negotiate commercial and project-related agreements supporting project financings and acquisitions
  • Support acquisition financings, leveraged transactions, and project development matters
  • Conduct legal due diligence and assist with transaction structuring and execution
  • Coordinate with sponsors, developers, lenders, investors, and multidisciplinary deal teams throughout the transaction lifecycle
  • Collaborate with attorneys across finance, private equity, M&A, tax, project development, and regulatory practices
Qualifications
  • 2–6 years of debt finance, leveraged finance, project finance, or related transactional experience
  • Experience drafting and negotiating financing documents for complex debt transactions
  • Energy and infrastructure financing experience strongly preferred
  • Acquisition finance experience, particularly involving energy and infrastructure assets, is a plus
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and project management skills
  • Outstanding academic credentials and strong attention to detail
  • Admission to practice in New York or eligibility to obtain admission preferred
Compensation & Benefits
  • Base salary range: $235,000 – $390,000
  • Competitive bonus opportunities
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Retirement and savings plan options
  • Opportunity to work on market-leading energy and infrastructure transactions alongside highly regarded finance and project development attorneys

This opportunity offers exposure to some of the most sophisticated energy and infrastructure projects in the world, including renewable energy, digital infrastructure, conventional power, and large-scale project financings.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply through Direct Counsel.

Vacancy posted 28 days ago
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