GLOBAL PROJECTS ENERGY & INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY COUNSEL

True North Consultants, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 270,000 - 455,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Top Echelon LLC seeks an Associate to Counsel-level attorney for its Global Projects, Energy & Infrastructure Finance group in New York, NY or Washington, DC. The role is hybrid and offers exposure to landmark financings in energy, infrastructure, and private equity sectors.

The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academics, active NY or DC bar admission, and 2+ years of finance transactional experience, including project finance and cross-border deals.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in New York or Washington, DC, in good standing.
• 2+ years of substantive experience in finance-related transactional work.
• Experience in project finance, energy, natural resources, infrastructure, and/or private equity transactions preferred.
• Exposure to domestic and cross-border financings; prior experience at a top-tier US or international law firm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise sponsors, lenders, investors, and developers on project finance and infrastructure transactions.
• Draft and negotiate credit agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements, and related financing documents.
• Support transactions across 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

Finance transactions

Project finance

Cross-border transactions

Client relationship management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Top-tier law school

Job description

GLOBAL PROJECTS, ENERGY & INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY/COUNSEL

Projects, Energy & Infrastructure Practice Group

Location: New York, NY or Washington, D.C.

HYBRID

A leading international AmLaw 50 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.

Candidate Profile

• 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 experiencein finance-related transactional work
• 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
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex transactions in a fast-paced environment The ideal candidate manages client relationships with ease.

Key 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

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to join a globally recognized Projects & Infrastructure team that consistently works on landmark financings and market-shaping transactions. Attorneys in this group gain unparalleled exposure to sophisticated matters, work directly with industry-leading clients, and benefit from a collaborative culture that emphasizes professional growth, mentorship, and long-term career development.

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly Competitive Salary: $270,000 – $455,000, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes 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; and multiple employee wellness programs.
• Supportive Culture: Our client fosters a respectful and inclusive workplace that supports excellence, balance, and long-term success.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.