Junior to Mid-Level Project Finance Associate

King & Spalding LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

King & Spalding LLP seeks attorneys for its sponsor-side project finance group. Candidates should have familiarity with project finance, or a blend of project and acquisition finance, gained at a top-tier law firm.

Expertise in credit, cash waterfall, and security documentation, and diligence of large renewable and conventional power, infrastructure, and energy projects are essential. Strong closings experience and knowledge of tax equity financings are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in project finance and acquisition finance at a top-tier national or international law firm.
• Experience with credit, cash waterfall and security documentation.
• Diligence of large renewable and conventional power, infrastructure and energy projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support closings for project finance and leveraged finance transactions in power, infrastructure and energy.
• Coordinate with lender and sponsor sides; manage documentation packages and closing deliverables.
• Familiarity with tax equity financings and related financings for renewables and infrastructure.

Skills

Project finance knowledge

Credit documentation

Cash waterfall

Security documentation

Diligence on energy infra projects

Closings experience (PF/leveraged)

Lender and sponsor experience

Tax equity financings

ISDA/EEI familiarity

Job description

Overview

• The role sits within the sponsor-side project finance group.
• Candidates should have familiarity with project finance, or a blend of project and acquisition finance, gained at a top-tier national or international law firm.
• Experience is necessary with credit, cash waterfall, and security documentation.
• Core competence includes expertise with diligence of large renewable and conventional power, infrastructure, and energy projects.
• Strong applicants will have substantial experience running closings for project finance and acquisition (leveraged) finance transactions in power, infrastructure, and energy, as well as related bid and commitment papers.
• A blend of lender and sponsor side experience is a benefit, including experience with tax equity financings and other financings for renewables, transportation infrastructure, and conventional power generation.
• Experience with ISDA, EEI, and other similar enabling documentation will be favorably considered.