Cross-Border Energy & Infrastructure Finance Associate

A&O Shearman; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A&O Shearman's ENRI practice seeks an experienced associate to advise on complex project finance transactions across energy, resources, and infrastructure. You will structure, negotiate, and document financings, coordinate multi-jurisdiction workstreams, and supervise junior lawyers.

Applicants should have financing experience from a top-tier AmLaw 100 firm and strong drafting skills, with a track record of cross-border deal execution and client liaison across the U.S. and abroad.

Qualifications

• Experience advising lenders and project sponsors on complex cross-border financings.
• Financing experience from an AmLaw 100 law firm.
• Strong academic credentials from a top-tier law school.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and coordinate jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Advise on structuring, negotiation, and documentation of project finance transactions.
• Draft and negotiate facility, intercreditor, security, and direct agreements.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams across jurisdictions and perform due diligence.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates and trainees.
• Liaise with clients and external counsel; manage workstreams with minimal supervision.

Skills

Cross-border project finance

Legal drafting & negotiation

Client relationship management

Mentoring junior associates

Education

Top-tier law school JD

Job description

A&O Shearman's ENRI practice seeks an experienced associate to advise on complex project finance transactions across energy, resources, and infrastructure. You will structure, negotiate, and document financings, coordinate multi-jurisdiction workstreams, and supervise junior lawyers.

Applicants should have financing experience from a top-tier AmLaw 100 firm and strong drafting skills, with a track record of cross-border deal execution and client liaison across the U.S. and abroad.