Sr Project Finance Attorney

NextEra Energy Resources; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Sr Project Finance Attorney, ideally located in Austin, TX, or other specified locations. This role involves providing legal support for complex portfolio financings, particularly in renewable energy. The ideal candidate should possess a JD, with strong expertise in project and corporate finance, and experience in drafting contracts, negotiating agreements, and advising on legal risks. This position offers full-time employment with relocation assistance possible.

Qualifications

• Experience in project and corporate finance required.
• Ability to provide legal support for complex renewables portfolio financings.
• Proven record of drafting and negotiating contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide written and oral legal advice to clients.
• Anticipate legal risks involving the organization.
• Ensure budget compliance and minimize outside counsel use.
• Disclose potentially material legal issues to leadership.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Project finance

Corporate finance

Secured and unsecured syndicated credit facilities

Tax equity transactions

Mezzanine financings

Restructurings

Commercial awareness

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Sr Project Finance Attorney

Date: Apr 9, 2026

Location(s): Juno Beach, FL, US, 33408 Houston, TX, US, 77002 Southborough, MA, US, 01772 Austin, TX, US, 78701 Washington, DC, US, 20004 San Francisco, CA, US, 94108 Naperville, IL, US, 60563 Warren, NJ, US, 07059

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 94429

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!

NextEra Energy is seeking an experienced legal practitioner to join its finance legal team with experience in project and corporate finance, including secured and unsecured syndicated credit facilities, non‑recourse portfolio financings, tax equity transactions, mezzanine financings, restructurings, and capital markets transactions, and a proven record of commercial awareness. This position will provide legal support primarily related to complex renewables portfolio financings, including project financings, joint venture transactions, and tax equity transactions, and potentially corporate financings, and play a lead role in drafting, negotiating, and providing transactional assistance to internal clients.

*Position could be located in the following locations: Juno Beach, FL, Washington, DC, Houston, TX, Austin, TX, San Francisco, CA, Chicago, IL, Boston, MA or New York, NY*

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides written and oral legal advice to clients
• Anticipates and guards against legal risks involving the organization
• Works to ensure budget compliance and avoids the need for outside counsel
• Ensures disclosure of potentially material legal issues to senior leadership
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned

Employee Group: Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Legal/Regulatory/External Affairs

Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC

Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach

Nearest Secondary Market: Miami