Project Development and Finance Associate Attorney

Clifford Chance•Houston, NY

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The New York 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, and US tax equity financings of energy and energy transition projects. 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 team collaborates with construction, environmental, tax, regulatory, and disputes practices to provide integrated advice from project development through financing and delivery, managing complexity and delivering projects across multiple jurisdictions.

Requirements

Substantial experience negotiating credit agreements and collateral documents for energy and infrastructure projects.
Admission to the New York bar is required.
Preferred class years are 2022-2018.
Resume and law school transcript(s) must be included.

Nice To Haves

Experience with construction to back-leverage financing.
Experience with other financing structures involving tax equity/tax credits.

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, public‑private partnerships, multi‑source financings, risk allocation and regulatory matters.
Work with colleagues in construction, environmental, tax, regulatory and disputes practices to provide integrated advice.
Manage complexity and deliver projects across multiple jurisdictions.