Project Development and Finance Associate Attorney

Clifford Chance; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 260,000 - 435,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits and compensation package

Job summary

Clifford Chance is seeking a finance-focused attorney in Houston to advise on all aspects of project development and finance in the energy and infrastructure sectors. The role involves negotiating credit agreements and providing integrated advice throughout project development.

Candidates should have substantial experience, and admission to the Texas bar is required. The salary range is $260,000–$435,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience negotiating credit agreements and collateral documents for energy and infrastructure projects.
• Preferred class years are 2022-2018.

Responsibilities

• Advise on project development and finance across energy and infrastructure.
• Negotiate project and financing documentation.
• Provide integrated advice from development through delivery.

Skills

Negotiating credit agreements and collateral documents

US project financing

Holdco financing

US tax equity financing

Construction to back-leverage financing

Education

Admission to the Texas bar

Resume and law school transcript(s)

Job description

Company Description

Who we are

As a global law firm our work spans jurisdictions, cultures, and languages – and so do our people.

Our culture is collaborative and inclusive— where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued. Where performing to your highest ability, unlocks equal access to opportunities to learn, thrive and grow.

We combine deep legal expertise and commercial intelligence to grow, transform, protect, and defend our clients' businesses, across every critical moment.

We operate in the sectors and regions that matter to our clients. With forward-thinking insights and innovative, tech-enabled solutions that combine deep knowledge of their sectors and markets.

You’ll build connections and work with colleagues as one global team. You’ll unlock opportunities for clients, across borders, cultures, legal and commercial disciplines.

Join us to work with colleagues as one global team – empowering each other to be exceptional and create advantage for our clients.

Job Description

The role

We advise on all aspects of project development and finance across the energy, infrastructure, natural resources and transport sectors. Our work includes advising on project and financing documentation, public‑private partnerships, multi‑source financings, risk allocation and regulatory matters. We act for sponsors, lenders, governments, contractors and investors on greenfield and brownfield projects worldwide, including projects supporting the energy transition. Working with colleagues in construction, environmental, tax, regulatory and disputes practices, we provide integrated advice from project development through financing and delivery, helping clients manage complexity and deliver projects across multiple jurisdictions.

The Houston office of Clifford Chance seeks finance focused attorneys who have experience in the following areas:

• US project financing of energy and infrastructure projects
• Holdco financing of energy and infrastructure projects
• US tax equity financings of energy and energy transition projects
• Construction to back-leverage financing; experience with other financing structures involving tax equity/tax credits, is a plus

Qualifications

Your experience

The candidate should have substantial experience negotiating credit agreementsand collateral documents for energy and infrastructure projects. Admission to the Texas bar is required. Preferred class years are 2022-2018. Submissions must include a resume and law school transcript(s).

Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. Subject to the candidate’s experience, the salary range for this role is $260,000–$435,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience.

Additional Information

Equal opportunities

At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.

We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.

We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.

Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.

Find out more about our inclusive culturehere.