Project Finance Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a junior to mid-level associate with 2–5 years of project finance experience to join our Global Projects practice in Palo Alto, CA. The role focuses on financing energy projects, including conventional and renewable power roles, with emphasis on lenders, sponsors, and stakeholders.

The candidate will draft and negotiate credit agreements, conduct due diligence, and manage multi-team execution across complex transactions while collaborating with partners and clients on

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in project finance transactions at a leading law firm.
• Familiarity with renewable energy, power, infrastructure, or energy transition projects preferred.
• DOE-backed financings or similar government-supported programs experience.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent academic credentials and strong attention to detail.
• Admission to the bar in the relevant U.S. jurisdiction (or eligibility to waive in).

Responsibilities

• Represent lenders, sponsors, and other stakeholders in project finance transactions.
• Structure and negotiate credit agreements, intercreditor agreements, and security documents.
• Support transactions involving DOE Loan Programs Office financing.
• Conduct due diligence and manage deal execution across multidisciplinary teams.
• Collaborate closely with partners and clients on sophisticated transactions.

Skills

Drafting & negotiation

Analytical abilities

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a junior to mid-level associate with 2-5 years of experience to join their Global Projects practice in Palo Alto, CA. The role focuses on project finance transactions, particularly in the energy sector, including both conventional and renewable power projects.

Duties

• Represent lenders, sponsors, and other stakeholders in project finance transactions.
• Structure and negotiate credit agreements, intercreditor agreements, and security documents.
• Support transactions involving DOE Loan Programs Office financing.
• Conduct due diligence and manage deal execution across multidisciplinary teams.
• Collaborate closely with partners and clients on sophisticated transactions.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience in project finance transactions at a leading law firm.
• Familiarity with renewable energy, power, infrastructure, or energy transition projects preferred.
• Experience with DOE-backed financings or similar government-supported programs.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent academic credentials and strong attention to detail.
• Admission to the bar in the relevant U.S. jurisdiction (or eligibility to waive in).

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Admission to the bar in the relevant U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational abilities.
• Proven ability to manage complex transactions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.