Senior Energy & Infrastructure Counsel - Project Finance

Direct Counsel; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Counsel seeks an Energy & Infrastructure Practice Counsel to join its Project Finance group in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate has at least five years of experience supporting project finance and M&A transactions in the energy sector, with substantial FERC practice and hands-on due diligence.

Experience reviewing credit agreements and legal opinions, plus renewable energy exposure (wind, solar, battery storage) is required; power generation and transmission experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project finance and M&A within energy.
• Substantial FERC practice experience.
• Hands-on due diligence experience.
• Experience reviewing credit agreements and legal opinions.
• Experience in renewable energy (wind, solar, battery storage).
• Knowledge of energy regulations and regulatory framework.
• Bar admission in preferred office jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Advise lenders on FERC regulatory risks in financings and refinancings involving solar, wind, battery storage, or hybrid energy facilities.
• Advise clients on electric power and natural gas markets and rates.
• Counsel on the Federal Power Act, Natural Gas Act, Energy Policy Act of 2005, and related regulations.
• Represent energy traders, financial institutions, and electric utilities in FERC and CFTC matters.
• Handle related federal court litigation and appellate matters.
• Support acquisitions involving generation and infrastructure assets.
• Conduct and oversee legal due diligence in energy-sector transactions.
• Review and analyze credit agreements and legal opinions.
• Collaborate with project finance, M&A, regulatory, and other transactional attorneys.

Skills

Project finance

M&A transactions

FERC experience

Due diligence

Credit agreements

Energy regulations

Communication skills

Bar admission

Job description

Direct Counsel seeks an Energy & Infrastructure Practice Counsel to join its Project Finance group in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate has at least five years of experience supporting project finance and M&A transactions in the energy sector, with substantial FERC practice and hands-on due diligence.

Experience reviewing credit agreements and legal opinions, plus renewable energy exposure (wind, solar, battery storage) is required; power generation and transmission experience is a plus.