DC Project Development and Finance Associate Attorney

Clifford Chance LLP; Washington; On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Clifford Chance US LLP in Washington, DC seeks a Project Development and Finance Associate Attorney with at least three years of focused US project financing experience across energy and infrastructure. The role involves advising sponsors, lenders, and government bodies on complex financings and related documentation, in collaboration with cross-practice teams.

You will work within a global firm, handling multi-jurisdictional transactions and long-term project delivery, with a salary range

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in US energy/infrastructure project financing.
• Holdco financing for energy/infrastructure projects.
• US tax equity financings for energy/transition projects.
• Construction to back-leverage financing; tax equity/tax credits experience a plus.
• J.D. from an accredited US law school.
• High academic achievement.
• Entrepreneurial, team-oriented mindset.
• Admitted to the DC bar (or waivable).
• Experience at a peer Am Law or international firm.

Responsibilities

• Advise on project development and finance across energy, infra, resources and transport sectors.
• Draft and review project finance documentation, PPPs, multi-source financings.
• Advise sponsors, lenders, governments, contractors and investors.
• Collaborate with colleagues in construction, environmental, tax, regulatory and disputes practices.
• Deliver projects across multiple jurisdictions.

Skills

US project financing

Energy/infrastructure financing

Tax equity financing

Team player

Entrepreneurial spirit

DC bar eligibility

Am Law experience

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

DC Project Development and Finance Associate Attorney

• Full-time
• Address: 2001 K Street NW Washington, DC 20006-1001
• City: Washington

Who we are

As a global law firm our work spans jurisdictions, cultures, and languages - and so do our people.

Our culture is collaborative and inclusive, where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued. Where performing to your highest ability, unlocks equal access to opportunities to learn, thrive and grow.

We combine deep legal expertise and commercial intelligence to grow, transform, protect, and defend our clients' businesses, across every critical moment.

We operate in the sectors and regions that matter to our clients. With forward-thinking insights and innovative, tech-enabled solutions that combine deep knowledge of their sectors and markets.

You’ll build connections and work with colleagues as one global team. You’ll unlock opportunities for clients, across borders, cultures, legal and commercial disciplines.

Join us to work with colleagues as one global team - empowering each other to be exceptional and create advantage for our clients.

The Role

The Project Development and Finance group advises on all aspects of project development and finance across the energy, infrastructure, natural resources and transport sectors. Our work includes advising on project and financing documentation, public-private partnerships, multi-source financings, risk allocation and regulatory matters. We act for sponsors, lenders, governments, contractors and investors on greenfield and brownfield projects worldwide, including projects supporting the energy transition. Working with colleagues in construction, environmental, tax, regulatory and disputes practices, we provide integrated advice from project development through financing and delivery, helping clients manage complexity and deliver projects across multiple jurisdictions

Your Experience:

• At least three years of experiencefocused on US project financing of energy and infrastructure projects
• Holdco financing of energy and infrastructure projects
• US tax equity financings of energy and energy transition projects
• Construction to back-leverage financing; experience with other financing structures involving tax equity/tax credits, is a plus
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited US law school;
• High academic achievement;
• Strong interest in the subject area, entrepreneurial and a team-player;
• Admitted to (or possessing the ability to waive into) the Washington, D.C. bar
• Prior experience at a peer Am Law or international law firm.

Admission to the Washington, D.C. bar is required. Submissions must include a resume and law school transcript(s).

Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. Subject to the candidate's experience, the salary range for this role is $260,000-$390,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.

Equal opportunities

At Clifford Chance, we forge an inclusive culture, where all perspectives are recognised and valued. It's a culture where everyone has equal access to opportunities to thrive and succeed, irrespective of background. We are guided by our values-based Code, which sets high standards of conduct and has a principle focused on being inclusive.

We are an equal opportunity employer and provide consideration to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We comply with the law and regulations in every location where we operate and across all aspects of employment, from recruitment and selection to development, progression, and day-to-day working life.

Find out more about our inclusive culture here

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