Project and Energy Finance Attorney - New York

Direct Counsel represents an AmLaw 100 firm seeking an Associate with significant experience in energy project development, M&A, and project finance.

Requirements

• Lead and support transactions involving energy project sponsors, investors, developers, suppliers, and lenders.
• Draft and negotiate primary and ancillary transaction documents, including purchase and sale agreements, investment and tax equity agreements, financing documents, and joint venture agreements.
• Manage complex due diligence, oversee transaction workflows, and guide junior associates and internal specialist teams.
• Handle client communications and deliver high-quality work product within a fast-paced, active practice.
• Work with offtake agreements, interconnection agreements, and other project-related contracts.
• Apply knowledge of energy regulation, real property issues, and project permitting.
• Admission to one or more state bars required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• FSAs
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Employee assistance programs