GLOBAL PROJECTS, ENERGY & INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Software Placement Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 455,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Vacation and sick time

Commuter benefits

Corporate discounts

Wellness programs

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking Associate to Counsel-level attorneys to join its Global Projects, Energy & Infrastructure Finance practice in New York or Washington, D.C.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work within a highly regarded, market-leading group that advises on some of the world's most complex and high-profile project finance and infrastructure transactions across the energy, natural resources, and private capital sectors.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in New York or Washington, D.C., in good standing
• 2+ years of substantive experience in finance-related transactional work
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex transactions in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage client relationships with ease

Responsibilities

• Advise sponsors, lenders, investors, and developers on project finance and infrastructure transactions
• Draft and negotiate credit agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements, and ancillary financing documentation
• Support transactions across the energy, power, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors, including renewables
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on large-scale domestic and international matters
• Manage transactional workflows from diligence through closing

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Client relationship management

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

Location: New York, NY or Washington, D.C. | Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid | Compensation: $235,000 – $455,000

Overview

A leading international law firm is seeking Associate to Counsel-level attorneys to join its Global Projects, Energy & Infrastructure Finance practice in New York or Washington, D.C. This is an exceptional opportunity to work within a highly regarded, market-leading group that advises on some of the world's most complex and high-profile project finance and infrastructure transactions across the energy, natural resources, and private capital sectors.

What you'll do

• Advise sponsors, lenders, investors, and developers on project finance and infrastructure transactions
• Draft and negotiate credit agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements, and ancillary financing documentation
• Support transactions across the energy, power, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors, including renewables
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on large-scale domestic and international matters
• Manage transactional workflows from diligence through closing

Required qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in New York or Washington, D.C., in good standing
• 2+ years of substantive experience in finance-related transactional work
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex transactions in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage client relationships with ease

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in project finance, energy, natural resources, infrastructure, and/or private equity transactions strongly preferred
• Exposure to domestic and cross-border financings, including acquisition and development financings
• Prior experience at a top-tier U.S. or international law firm preferred

Compensation and benefits

• Highly competitive salary: $235,000 – $455,000, commensurate with experience
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid maternal and paternal leave
• Generous vacation and sick time
• Emergency childcare
• Commuter benefits
• Corporate discounts
• Multiple employee wellness programs

Why this role

This role offers the opportunity to join a globally recognized Projects & Infrastructure team that consistently works on landmark financings and market-shaping transactions, with unparalleled exposure to sophisticated matters, work directly with industry-leading clients, and a collaborative culture that emphasizes professional growth, mentorship, and long-term career development. The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer.