Energy & Infrastructure Project Finance Counsel (Renewables)

Winston & Strawn LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Winston & Strawn LLP in Washington, DC seeks a Practice Counsel to join its Energy & Infrastructure team in the Project Finance group. This non-partnership track position requires at least five years supporting project finance and M&A deals in the energy sector.

Candidates must have substantial experience before FERC, hands-on due diligence, and strong skills reviewing credit agreements and legal opinions. Renewable energy focus (wind, solar, or battery storage) is core; power generation and

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in project finance and M&A in the energy sector.
• Substantial practice experience before FERC and hands-on due diligence.
• Experience reviewing credit agreements and legal opinions.

Responsibilities

• Advise administrative agents and lender syndicates on FERC regulatory risks in financings and refinancings of solar, wind, standalone battery storage, and hybrid facilities.
• Advise on electric power and natural gas markets and rates.
• Counsel clients on the Federal Power Act, Natural Gas Act, Energy Policy Act of 2005, and related federal rules affecting the energy sector.
• Defend energy traders, financial institutions, and electric utilities in FERC and CFTC investigations, including matters resolved before enforcement actions.
• Handle related federal court litigation and appellate work.
• Support generation and infrastructure acquisitions, including gas-fired generation, cogeneration, microgrid, and pumped storage assets.

Skills

Project finance

M&A experience

FERC/regulatory

Renewable energy

Due diligence

Job description

Winston & Strawn LLP in Washington, DC seeks a Practice Counsel to join its Energy & Infrastructure team in the Project Finance group. This non-partnership track position requires at least five years supporting project finance and M&A deals in the energy sector.

Candidates must have substantial experience before FERC, hands-on due diligence, and strong skills reviewing credit agreements and legal opinions. Renewable energy focus (wind, solar, or battery storage) is core; power generation and