Senior Project Finance Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Miami is seeking a Senior Project Finance Associate Attorney to manage complex project finance transactions. The role demands exceptional legal skills, an understanding of financing structures, and a proactive approach to dynamic legal environments. Candidates must possess a Juris Doctor degree and be licensed or eligible to practice in Florida.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in project finance with lender and borrower-side exposure.
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating project finance documents.
• Strong work ethic and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project finance transactions from inception to completion.
• Draft and negotiate credit facilities, legal opinions, and contracts.
• Conduct due diligence for project documents.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Senior Project Finance Associate Attorney

Company name
BCG Attorney Search

Experience
2-11 yrs required

Location
Miami, FL, United States

Posted on
May 19, 2025

Valid Through
Jun 18, 2025

Profile

Job Title: Senior Project Finance Associate Attorney

Job Location: Miami, FL

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm is seeking a skilled Senior Project Finance Associate Attorney to join its growing team in Miami. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on complex, high-profile project finance transactions, with exposure to both lender- and borrower-side matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project finance, including experience with a variety of financing structures, such as tax equity bridge loans, pre-NTP financings, and back leverage financings. The role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced legal environment.

Duties:

• Lead and manage complex project finance transactions from inception to completion, including drafting, negotiating, and reviewing credit facilities, performance and payment bonds, and letters of credit.
• Provide expertise on financing structures such as tax equity bridge loans and back leverage financings, with both borrower- and lender-side experience.
• Conduct comprehensive bankability analysis of project documents and negotiate key project contracts, including engineering, procurement, and construction contracts (EPC), supply agreements, offtake agreements, and tolling agreements.
• Independently draft and manage security documents, including security agreements, pledge agreements, financing statements, and control agreements.
• Prepare and negotiate New York law-governed legal opinions, direct agreements, consents to collateral assignments, and reliance letters.
• Oversee the due diligence process for project documents and manage all related documentation.
• Collaborate with clients and colleagues to deliver strategic legal advice and ensure the smooth execution of financing transactions.

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of experience in project finance, with both lender and borrower-side exposure.
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating project finance credit agreements, security documents, legal opinions, and project agreements (including EPC contracts, offtake agreements, and supply agreements).
• Ability to independently manage complex transactions and negotiate legal terms and documents.
• Proficiency in conducting legal due diligence for project finance matters.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a high-pressure environment.
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic credentials required.

Certifications:

• Must be licensed or able to become licensed to practice law in Florida.

Skills:

• Exceptional legal research, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• In-depth understanding of project finance structures and legal frameworks.
• Strong analytical abilities with a practical approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities efficiently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Job Location:

• Miami, FL

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
801 Brickell Avenue, Suite 900
Miami
Florida
United States 33131
Phone : [phone]
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