ENRI Project Finance Associate

A&O Shearman; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 365,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Paid leave

Life insurance

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

A&O Shearman in the United States is seeking a mid-senior associate to join the Energy, Infrastructure and Natural Resources (ENRI) practice in our U.S. offices.

The role focuses on finance and development, asset acquisitions, and complex workouts of infrastructure assets across power, mining, renewables and transportation. Ideal candidates have 5-7 years of post-qualification experience in project finance, with cross-border deal experience, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and a JD from

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of post-qualification experience in project finance, with a strong focus on energy infrastructure.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills with attention to detail and commercial awareness.
• Experience coordinating with counsel in multiple jurisdictions on cross-border transactions.

Responsibilities

• Advising on structuring, negotiation, and documentation of project finance transactions across energy, resources, and infrastructure sectors.
• Drafting and negotiating key project finance documents (facility agreements, intercreditor agreements, security documents, direct agreements).
• Managing workstreams and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams across jurisdictions.
• Conducting due diligence on project documents and regulatory frameworks.
• Liaising with clients and external counsel to maintain strong relationships and oversee matters.

Skills

Project finance

Cross-border transactions

Negotiation

Legal drafting

Client relations

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

A&O Shearman in the United States is seeking a mid-senior associate to join the Energy, Infrastructure and Natural Resources (ENRI) practice in our U.S. offices.

The role focuses on finance and development, asset acquisitions, and complex workouts of infrastructure assets across power, mining, renewables and transportation. Ideal candidates have 5-7 years of post-qualification experience in project finance, with cross-border deal experience, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and a JD from