Project Development and Finance Associate Attorney

Clifford Chance LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 390,000 - 435,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York office of Clifford Chance US LLP seeks a finance focused attorney with extensive experience in project financing across energy and infrastructure sectors. The role involves advising on credit agreements, tax equity financings, and related documentation from development through delivery, in collaboration with sponsors, lenders and government bodies.

Candidates should have at least six years of US project finance experience, be admitted to the New York bar, and submit a resume and law

Qualifications

• At least six years of experience negotiating credit agreements and collateral documents for energy and infrastructure projects.
• Admission to the New York bar is required.
• Submissions must include a resume and law school transcript(s).

Responsibilities

• Advise on project development and financing across energy, infrastructure, natural resources and transport sectors.
• Advise on project and financing documentation, public‑private partnerships, multi‑source financings, risk allocation and regulatory matters.
• Represent sponsors, lenders, governments, contractors and investors on greenfield and brownfield projects worldwide.

Skills

US project finance

Tax equity financing

Credit agreements

Deal negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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.

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

• At least six years of experience focused on 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 at least six years of experience negotiating credit agreementsand collateral documents for energy and infrastructure projects. Admission to the New York bar is required. 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 $390,000–$435,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience.

Additional Information

Equal opportunities

At Clifford Chance, we forge an inclusive culture, where all perspectives are recognised and valued. It’s a culture where everyone has equal access to opportunities to thrive and succeed, irrespective of background. We are guided by our values-based Code, which sets high standards of conduct and has a principle focused on being inclusive.

We are an equal opportunity employer and provide consideration to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We comply with the law and regulations in every location where we operate and across all aspects of employment, from recruitment and selection to development, progression, and day-to-day working life.

Find out more about our inclusive culture here.