Energy & Infrastructure Project Finance & M&A Associate

Sidley Austin LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP seeks an energy/infrastructure transactional associate with 3+ years of experience to join its Energy, Transportation & Infrastructure practice in Houston. The role focuses on renewable and energy-transition finance and M&A, with emphasis on project finance, tax equity, and development work.

Qualified candidates are admitted to practice in their local jurisdiction, have prior law firm experience, and are adept at handling complex transactions with strong interpersonal and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in energy/infrastructure M&A and project finance.
• Experience with tax equity transactions in the U.S. renewables sector.
• Prior law firm experience and ability to interact with clients.

Responsibilities

• Represent sponsors, developers, investors and financial institutions in renewables and energy-transition finance and M&A.
• Negotiate material project agreements (PPA, EPC, O&M, etc.).
• Manage complex transactions and provide client interaction and analysis.

Skills

Project finance

Tax equity

Energy transactions

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Job description

Overview

• The position entails representing sponsors, developers, investors, financial institutions, and other market participants in renewable and energy transition finance and M&A transactions.
• Required experience includes project finance and tax equity transactions in the U.S. renewables and power sector, and/or energy project development experience, including negotiation of material project agreements (e.g., PPA, EPC, O&M, etc.).

Posting details

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking qualified candidates with 3+ years of experience to join its Energy, Transportation & Infrastructure practice as an energy/infrastructure transactional associate. Sidley is open to hiring candidates for this role in our New York, DC, Los Angeles, and Houston offices; candidates should apply to their office of interest. The position entails representing sponsors, developers, investors, financial institutions, and other market participants in renewable and energy transition finance and M&A transactions. Candidates should have experience in project finance and tax equity transactions in the U.S. renewables and power sector and/or energy project development experience, including negotiation of material project agreements (e.g., PPA, EPC, O&M, etc.). Candidates need to be team players with strong interpersonal skills who can manage complex transactions, have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and are comfortable with client interaction. Candidates applying to this job number must be admitted to practice law in the local jurisdiction. Prior law firm experience is required. Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. The target salary range for this role is below. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found here.

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.