Energy & Project Finance Associate

McDermott Will & Schulte; New York (NY); On-site; USD 235,000 - 455,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott Will & Schulte is seeking an Associate with 3-5 years of experience in energy and project finance to join our team. The role supports drafting essential deal documents and negotiating financing structures for renewable power transactions.

Opportunities are available in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Miami, with a culture that emphasizes inclusion, collaboration, and career development. Competitive compensation and strong benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of project finance experience focused on renewable power.
• Drafting primary deal documents including purchase and sale agreements, investment agreements (including tax equity), financing agreements and joint venture agreements.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; deadline-driven.
• Must be admitted to practice in the jurisdiction where you will sit.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate primary deal documents for project finance transactions.
• Assist in forming and financing structures for energy projects.
• Collaborate with sponsors, investors, developers and lenders to close transactions.
• Maintain high standards of professional conduct and timely delivery.

Skills

Project finance

Deal document drafting

Team collaboration

Deadline-driven

Job description

Overview

• Experience with project finance transactions involving sponsors, investors, developers, and/or lenders, with a focus on renewable power and energy transition.
• Capable of taking significant responsibility for drafting primary deal documents, including purchase and sale agreements, investment agreements (including tax equity), financing agreements, and joint venture agreements.

Posting details

Build your big career with the firm that does Big Law, Better. McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm that brings together more than 1,700+ lawyers and 1,450 business professionals. We celebrate excellence, collaboration, and community and have been recognized as a top workplace by USA Today, Fortune, The American Lawyer, Vault and others. We are also certified by Great Place to Work.

Here, we don’t just invest in your future, we accelerate your career – wherever it may lead. That includes supporting you both in and outside of the office.

With us, you’ll find:

A firm where everyone belongs: Our award‑winning culture prioritizes warmth and authenticity — we encourage you to be yourself!

Enthusiasm for all perspectives: We’re smarter and stronger when everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. We welcome unique viewpoints and ideas, and we make opportunities for you and your career to thrive.

Support to feel your best and do your best: Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life. That’s why our McDermott Well program supports your physical, emotional, mental, and financial health, with an emphasis on work‑life balance.

Real rewards for real work: We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence

Job Description:

McDermott, Will & Schulte seeks an Associate with 3-5 years of experience to join their Energy & Project Finance group.

This position is open to candidates located in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, or Miami.

Job Requirements:

3-5 years of project finance project finance transactions involving sponsors, investors, developers, and/or lenders, with a focus on renewable power and energy transition

Capable of taking on significant responsibility for drafting primary deal documents (including purchase and sale agreements, investment agreements (including tax equity), financing agreements and joint venture agreements

Team-oriented with strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Experience working effectively within a deadline-driven environment is required

Strong academic credentials

MUST BE ADMITTED TO PRACTICE IN THE JURISDICTION WHERE YOU WILL SIT

for our people, clients and communities, we have created a culture of belonging that champions your individuality as both a person and a professional. From our competitive compensation, top benefits and award‑winning professional development programs to industry‑leading wellness initiatives, we support you through every stage of your life and career. With McDermott, you can live a life you love both in and outside of the office.

Expected Pay Range for Associates: 2026/2025 Class Compensation Years: $235,000

2024 Class Compensation Years: $245,000

2023 Class Compensation Years: $270,000

2022 Class Compensation Years: $320,000

2021 Class Compensation Years: $385,000

2020 Class Compensation Years: $410,000

2019 Class Compensation Years: $440,000

2018 and more senior class compensation years: $455,000