Project Finance Associate

HIA Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Global Law Firm in Houston seeks a mid-level Project Finance Associate to support its Energy Transition practice. You’ll work on financings across power and infrastructure with renewables focus, taking real ownership early on.

Ideal candidates have project finance experience, familiarity with renewables and tax credit structures, top academics, and strong drafting and client-relations skills. Texas bar eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Class of 2023 or later with project finance experience preferred.
• Familiarity with renewables and tax credit structures a real plus.
• Top academic credentials and excellent drafting skills.
• Strong client relations skills.
• Eligible to practice law in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Handle construction and term loan financings for solar, wind, storage and infrastructure projects.
• Work on tax equity and tax credit transfer structures.
• Represent banks, sponsors and project companies across the deal lifecycle.
• Prepare collateral packages and closing mechanics for secured financings.
• Contribute to broader corporate finance work with an energy focus.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Project Finance Associate | Energy Transition | Houston

A leading global law firm is looking to add a mid-level associate to its Houston finance practice. The team advises on a wide range of financings in the power and infrastructure space, with renewables and energy transition work making up a growing share of the docket.

What you’ll work on

• Construction and term loan financings for solar, wind, storage and other infrastructure projects
• Tax equity and tax credit transfer structures
• Acting for banks, sponsors and project companies across the full life of a deal
• Collateral packages and closing mechanics on secured financings
• Broader corporate finance work with an energy focus

The group is collaborative and busy, and mid-level associates are given real ownership of deals early on. It’s a strong platform for anyone who wants to build a career in one of the most active project finance markets in the US.

This role suits associates seeking

• Deeper exposure to renewables and energy transition financings
• A sector-focused finance practice with strong deal flow
• More responsibility, including running deals and mentoring juniors

Requirements

• Class of 2023 or more senior, ideally with project finance experience (strong corporate finance candidates will also be considered)
• Familiarity with renewables and tax credit structures a real plus
• Top academic credentials and excellent drafting skills
• Strong client relations skills
• Eligibility to practice law in the State of Texas