Project Development and Finance Associate Attorney
About The Position
The Washington D.C. office of Clifford Chance seeks finance focused attorneys who have experience in US project financing of energy and infrastructure projects, Holdco financing of energy and infrastructure projects, US tax equity financings of energy and energy transition projects, and construction to back-leverage financing. The role involves advising on all aspects of project development and finance across the energy, infrastructure, natural resources, and transport sectors. This includes work on project and financing documentation, public-private partnerships, multi-source financings, risk allocation, and regulatory matters. The firm acts for sponsors, lenders, governments, contractors, and investors on greenfield and brownfield projects worldwide, including those supporting the energy transition. The role requires collaboration with colleagues in construction, environmental, tax, regulatory, and disputes practices to provide integrated advice from project development through financing and delivery, helping clients manage complexity and deliver projects across multiple jurisdictions.
Requirements
- At least six years of experience focused on US project financing of energy and infrastructure projects
- Holdco financing of energy and infrastructure projects
- US tax equity financings of energy and energy transition projects
- Construction to back-leverage financing
- At least six years of experience negotiating credit agreements and collateral documents for energy and infrastructure projects
- Admission to the Washington D.C. bar is required
Nice To Haves
- Experience with other financing structures involving tax equity/tax credits
Responsibilities
- Advising on project and financing documentation
- Advising on public-private partnerships
- Advising on multi-source financings
- Advising on risk allocation
- Advising on regulatory matters
- Negotiating credit agreements and collateral documents for energy and infrastructure projects
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and compensation package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
