Assistant General Counsel, Impact Finance – Infrastructure Project Finance

U.S. Bank • Atlanta, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

U.S. Bank is seeking an experienced project finance attorney to provide legal support for U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance (IF), with a special focus on debt financing for energy and related infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will support IF on a variety of legal matters with respect to new and existing debt transactions related to the financing of infrastructure assets, with particular focus on midstream, liquified natural gas, thermal and transmission projects. Experience with debt and tax equity financings for renewable energy assets is a plus. Responsibilities will include working closely with the business lines to drive meaningful improvements in how the teams structure, evaluate, close and manage their financings; performing due diligence and providing guidance to business line teams regarding financing documents to ensure alignment with U.S. Bank internal policies and regulatory requirements and working effectively with in-house and external counsel.

Requirements

• Licensed by and in good standing with the appropriate state bar association or other appropriate state attorney licensing authority.
• At least 8 years of in-house, government or law firm experience in energy and related infrastructure transactions and related financing and project documents.
• Experience with drafting and negotiating financing documents, EPC, O&M, energy offtake, transmission, project supply and real property documents.
• Ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable business guidance
• Problem solver with a demonstrated commitment to client service and strength in working collaboratively.
• Excellent communication skills and strategic thinker with ability to support process improvement.
• Diligent, detail-oriented, and proactive, with a desire to learn new skills and keep abreast of industry and regulatory developments.
• Interest and curiosity with respect to the Bank’s business and operations.
• Experience developing new products and services in a highly regulated environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with debt and tax equity financings for renewable energy assets is a plus.
• Experience with tax credits is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the business lines to drive meaningful improvements in how the teams structure, evaluate, close and manage their financings
• Performing due diligence and providing guidance to business line teams regarding financing documents to ensure alignment with U.S. Bank internal policies and regulatory requirements
• Working effectively with in-house and external counsel

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed