Associate - Project Development & Project Finance

Advocates Legal Recruiting; Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruiting firm is seeking a Project Development & Finance Associate to join a top-tier team. The ideal candidate will have a JD from a prestigious law school and experience in M&A or project development. This role offers a chance to work on high-stakes renewable energy projects, collaborating with elite attorneys across major U.S. cities. The position promises market-leading compensation and substantial career growth opportunities within a forward-thinking firm.

Benefits

Market-leading compensation

Career progression opportunities

Impactful work in global energy infrastructure

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school.
• Class of 2018–2020.
• Experience in M&A or project development.

Responsibilities

• Drive key aspects of M&A and project finance transactions.
• Collaborate with attorneys across offices.
• Advise on deals in the energy transition space.

Skills

Experience in M&A

Knowledge of project finance

Exposure to renewable energy

Collaboration across offices

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Class year of 2018–2020

Job description

Associate - Project Development / Project Finance

Houston, United States | Posted on 07/08/2025

Project Development & Finance Associate (Class of 2018–2020)

Our AmLaw 100 client, recognized globally for its sophisticated energy and infrastructure practice, is seeking a mid-level associate to join its elite project development and finance team. This is a rare opportunity to step into high-stakes transactions at the forefront of the renewable energy and infrastructure boom.

Why This Role? You're not just joining a firm, you're stepping onto a platform that dominates the market in complex M&A, project finance, and development deals. From billion-dollar renewable energy projects to cross-border financings, you'll work directly with power players in the sector.

What You'll Do:

Drive key aspects of M&A, project development, and debt finance transactions

Collaborate across offices with top-tier attorneys in Houston, New York, LA, and DC

Advise developers, lenders, sponsors, and investors on transformative deals in the energy transition space

What You Bring:

JD from a top-tier law school

Class year of 2018–2020

Experience in M&A, finance, or project development; exposure to renewable energy is a major plus

Current or prior large law firm experience

The Perks:

Market-leading compensation

True cross-office collaboration and career progression

Work that actually moves the needle on global energy infrastructure

This isn't plug-and-play work. If you're ready to be a key player in transformational deals and work with one of the best teams in the business, let's talk.

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