Project Development and Finance Associate Attorney

Clifford Chance

$260K — $435K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in US project financing of energy and infrastructure projects
  • Proficient in negotiating credit agreements and collateral documents
  • Familiarity with Holdco financing structures
  • Experience with US tax equity financing in energy projects
  • Texas bar admission is mandatory

Responsibilities

  • Advise on project and finance documentation for energy sector projects
  • Facilitate public-private partnerships and multi-source financing
  • Assist clients with risk allocation and regulatory compliance
  • Provide integrated legal advice from development to delivery phases
  • Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams including construction and environmental law

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits and compensation package
  • Opportunity to work on projects supporting energy transition
  • Exposure to diverse sectors including transport and natural resources
  • Engagement in complex, multi-jurisdictional projects
  • Collaborative work environment with experienced professionals
Full Job Description
Job Description

The role

We advise on all aspects of 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.

The Houston office of Clifford Chance seeks finance focused attorneys who have experience in the following areas:
  • 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; experience with other financing structures involving tax equity/tax credits, is a plus


Qualifications

Your experience

The candidate should have substantial experience negotiating credit agreementsand collateral documents for energy and infrastructure projects. Admission to the Texas bar is required. Preferred class years [redacted]. Submissions must include a resume and law school transcript(s).

Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. Subject to the candidate's experience, the salary range for this role is $260,000-$435,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.

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