Energy & Natural Resources Finance Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition•Chicago, IL

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

A leading international law firm is seeking an Energy & Natural Resources Finance Associate Attorney to join its Chicago office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing lenders, private equity sponsors, energy companies, infrastructure investors, and project developers in sophisticated energy, infrastructure, and finance transactions.

Requirements

3–6 years of finance, project finance, energy finance, or corporate transactional experience
Experience drafting and negotiating credit agreements, financing documents, security agreements, and transaction documents
Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills
Excellent academic credentials
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Nice To Haves

Experience with energy, infrastructure, project finance, or natural resources transactions preferred
Experience representing lenders, sponsors, investors, developers, or borrowers preferred
Familiarity with renewable energy, conventional energy, power, infrastructure, or natural resources projects is a plus

Responsibilities

Representing lenders, private equity sponsors, energy companies, infrastructure investors, and project developers in sophisticated energy, infrastructure, and finance transactions.
Drafting and negotiating credit agreements, financing documents, security agreements, and transaction documents.
Direct client interaction and meaningful responsibility.
Partnership-track opportunity.