Associate - Project Development / Project Finance

Advocates Legal Recruiting; Washington; On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading compensation

Cross-office collaboration and career

Impactful energy infrastructure deals

Job summary

Advocates Legal Recruiting represents a leading AmLaw 100 client in Washington seeking a mid-level Associate focused on Project Development and Finance, with emphasis on M&A and debt financing in the energy sector. This role offers exposure to top-tier transactions and cross-border opportunities.

You will collaborate with attorneys across Houston, New York, LA, and DC, advising developers, lenders, sponsors, and investors on transformative deals in the energy transition space.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

M&A experience

Finance experience

Project development

Renewable energy exposure

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Class of 2018–2020

Job description

Associate - Project Development / Project Finance

Washington, United States | Posted on 07/24/2026

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.