Associate / Attorney - Global Project, Energy and Infrastructure Finance

Watts & Associates Recruitment; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 295,000 - 370,000; Full time

Job summary

Watts & Associates Recruitment partners with a premier Am Law 100 national firm to recruit a Global Project, Energy and Infrastructure Finance - Tax Associate for its Los Angeles, CA platform. This role focuses on sophisticated project-finance transactions for sponsors, lenders, investors and developers with cross-practice collaboration.

The successful candidate will work closely with partners and senior attorneys, take ownership of substantive matters and gain exposure to important clients and

Qualifications

• Mid-level substantive project, energy and infrastructure finance experience.
• Experience handling energy, infrastructure and project-finance transactions for sophisticated clients.
• Strong drafting, analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams, meet demanding deadlines and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Admission in the relevant jurisdiction or eligibility to waive promptly.

Responsibilities

• Advise sponsors, lenders and investors on the development and financing of energy and infrastructure projects.
• Draft and negotiate financing, acquisition, development, joint-venture and project documents.
• Support due diligence, risk allocation, closings and cross-border transaction processes.
• Work with corporate, tax, regulatory, environmental and real-estate specialists on complex projects.
• Coordinate with attorneys and professionals across related practice areas and offices.

Skills

Drafting

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Client communication

Education

Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

Global Project, Energy and Infrastructure Finance - Tax Associate | Los Angeles, CA | Firm Policy | Mid-Level | $295,000–$370,000 Base + Bonus | Am Law 100

Watts & Associates is working discreetly with a highly regarded Am Law 100 national full-service law firm seeking a Global Project, Energy and Infrastructure Finance - Tax Associate to join its Los Angeles, CA platform.

This opportunity offers sophisticated energy, infrastructure and project-finance transactions for sponsors, lenders, investors and developers within a nationally recognised project, energy and infrastructure finance practice.

The successful attorney will work closely with partners and senior attorneys, take ownership of substantive matters and gain exposure to high-value work, important clients and cross-practice collaboration.

Company Highlights

• Am Law 100 national full-service platform with sophisticated domestic and cross-border capabilities.
• Recognised practice strength across project, energy and infrastructure finance and related corporate, regulatory or litigation disciplines.
• Established team advising sponsors, lenders, investors and developers on complex, high-value matters.
• Collaborative and partner-led environment offering meaningful associate responsibility.
• Structured mentoring, practical training and individual career-development support.
• Strong commitment to professional development, wellbeing, inclusion, innovation and pro bono work.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This is an opportunity to join a well-established project, energy and infrastructure finance practice offering:

• Sophisticated energy, infrastructure and project-finance transactions for sponsors, lenders, investors and developers.
• Meaningful ownership of substantive workstreams and increasing responsibility based on experience.
• Direct access to partners, senior attorneys and clients.
• Opportunities to deepen technical, commercial and strategic experience within a recognised project, energy and infrastructure finance practice.
• A credible platform for long-term progression and advancement.

The Role

The successful attorney will support and lead key components of project, energy and infrastructure finance matters, including:

• Advise sponsors, lenders and investors on the development and financing of energy and infrastructure projects.
• Draft and negotiate financing, acquisition, development, joint-venture and project documents.
• Support due diligence, risk allocation, closings and cross-border transaction processes.
• Work with corporate, tax, regulatory, environmental and real-estate specialists on complex projects.
• Coordinate with attorneys and professionals across related practice areas and offices.

The role offers direct collaboration with partners, senior attorneys and clients, together with increasing responsibility and opportunities to take ownership of important workstreams.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The firm is seeking an attorney with:

• Mid-level substantive project, energy and infrastructure finance experience.
• Experience handling energy, infrastructure and project-finance transactions for sophisticated clients.
• Strong drafting, analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to manage multiple workstreams, meet demanding deadlines and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Strong academic credentials and experience in a sophisticated law-firm environment.
• Admission in the relevant office jurisdiction, or eligibility to waive in promptly, is required.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated base salary range is $295,000–$370,000, depending on class year, experience, location, qualifications and other relevant factors.

The firm also offers bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement and 401(k) benefits.
• Paid time off and firm holidays.
• Parental and family-care benefits.
• Professional-development and continuing legal education support.
• Wellbeing resources and pro bono opportunities.

Location and Working Arrangement

The position is available in Los Angeles, CA.

Working arrangements are governed by the firm's current office policy and may vary by office, team, client and business requirements.

Candidates must be admitted in the relevant jurisdiction or be eligible to obtain admission within the required timeframe.