Project Development and Finance Associate Attorney

Clifford Chance•Houston, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The New York office of Clifford Chance seeks finance focused attorneys who have experience in project development and finance across the energy, infrastructure, natural resources and transport sectors. Our work includes advising on project and financing documentation, public‑private partnerships, multi‑source financings, risk allocation and regulatory matters. We act for sponsors, lenders, governments, contractors and investors on greenfield and brownfield projects worldwide, including projects supporting the energy transition. Working with colleagues in construction, environmental, tax, regulatory and disputes practices, we 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
Admission to the New York bar is required.
Resume and law school transcript(s) must be submitted.

Nice To Haves

Experience with other financing structures involving tax equity/tax credits is a plus.

Responsibilities

Advise on all aspects of project development and finance across the energy, infrastructure, natural resources and transport sectors.
Advise on project and financing documentation.
Advise on public-private partnerships.
Advise on multi-source financings.
Advise on risk allocation.
Advise on regulatory matters.
Negotiate credit agreements and collateral documents for energy and infrastructure projects.