Mid-Level Energy Project Finance & Development Associate (Charlotte or DC)

Permanent Placements LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Global Law Firm seeks a mid-level Associate (4-6 years) to join its Energy Project Finance & Development Practice. The role focuses on energy project development, project finance, and M&A across nationwide matters, with significant responsibility and direct client interaction.

The ideal candidate will have substantial drafting and negotiation experience on complex energy transactions and a record of managing cross-functional deal teams.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to at least one U.S. state bar.
• Significant experience in energy project development, project finance, and M&A.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in energy project development, project finance, and M&A.
• Draft and negotiate primary and ancillary transaction documents including PSAs, investment and financing agreements, and joint ventures.
• Advise on project development matters including offtake, interconnection, and other project-related agreements.
• Conduct and manage complex due diligence.
• Coordinate transaction execution and closing processes.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates and internal teams.
• Analyze issues related to energy regulation, real estate, and permitting.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Project finance

M&A

Energy development

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Our client, a premier global law firm, is seeking a mid-level Associate (4-6 years of experience) to join its Energy Project Finance & Development Practice. This role is ideal for candidates with significant experience in energy project development, project finance, and M&A transactions involving sponsors, investors, developers, suppliers, and lenders. The position offers substantial responsibility, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to work on sophisticated renewable and conventional energy transactions nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in energy project development, project finance, and M&A transactions.
• Draft and negotiate primary and ancillary transaction documents, including:
  • Purchase and sale agreements
  • Investment agreements, including tax equity investments
  • Financing agreements
  • Joint venture agreements
• Advise on project development matters involving:
  • Offtake agreements
  • Interconnection agreements
  • Other project-related commercial agreements
• Conduct and manage complex legal due diligence.
• Coordinate transaction execution and closing processes.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates and internal specialist teams.
• Analyze issues relating to energy regulation, project real estate matters, and permitting requirements.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to at least one U.S. state bar.
• Strong drafting and negotiation experience with complex transaction documents.
• Experience with:
  • Offtake agreements
  • Interconnection agreements
  • Project development agreements
  • Joint venture arrangements
  • Tax equity investments
• Familiarity with:
  • Energy regulatory frameworks
  • Project real property issues
  • Permitting requirements
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex diligence and transaction processes.
• Strong organizational, communication, and client management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and assume significant responsibility on sophisticated matters.