Project Finance Associate - Eminence Talent Group

Company Overview:

Our client is a premier law firm renowned for its comprehensive legal expertise and practical business counseling. They specialize in guiding clients through complex business transactions across a variety of industries, including energy project development and finance. With a focus on achieving results, the firm provides strategic advice on commercial, financial, and industrial enterprise matters.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Project Finance Associate with 4+ years of experience to join the Energy Project Development and Finance practice at our client's Boston or Washington, DC offices. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in US project development and finance, specifically with distributed and utility-scale renewable energy projects. Proficiency in handling principal financing documentation and key commercial project documentation is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal support for the energy project development and finance practice.
• Manage US project development and finance activities for distributed and utility-scale renewable energy projects.
• Oversee principal financing documentation, including purchase agreements, partnership agreements, credit agreements, security and pledge agreements, and depositary agreements.
• Handle key commercial project documentation, including development agreements, PPAs, EPCs, site control, and interconnection agreements, as well as related due diligence.
• Collaborate effectively with team members, working from the office approximately 60% of the time, in accordance with the firm's published guidelines.

Skills and Qualifications:

• JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted or eligible for admission in MA, DC, NY, or CA.
• At least four years of project finance experience at a law firm.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professionalism in working and engaging with demanding clients.
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple competing priorities and responsibilities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in team settings.

Location:

• Preferred office locations: Boston and Washington, DC.
• The firm encourages working from the office approximately 60% of the time, following published guidelines.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary range: $310,000 - $365,000 per year.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.

About the Corporate Section:

The corporate section of our client's firm offers comprehensive legal expertise and practical business counseling. This enables clients to clarify goals, find solutions, and achieve results across varied business transactions. The corporate attorneys advise clients on a wide variety of issues affecting commercial, financial, and industrial enterprises, both publicly and privately owned.

About Our Client:

Our client is an Am Law 100 law firm with over 500 attorneys serving clients worldwide. Their attorneys combine legal, business, and industry insight to help navigate shifting challenges. They advise business leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors on pivotal deals, disputes, and regulatory matters within their core practice areas. Strategically located to meet the needs of clients, the firm has offices in Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Toronto, and Washington, DC.

Join a team that excels in delivering comprehensive legal solutions and practical business advice. Apply now to advance your career in a supportive and dynamic environment with ample opportunities for growth and professional development.