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 for energy and infrastructure projects
  • Extensive knowledge of Holdco financing structures
  • Strong background in US tax equity financings for energy transition projects
  • Proficient in negotiating credit agreements and collateral documents
  • Admission to the Texas bar required

Responsibilities

  • Advise clients on project development and financing documentation
  • Assist in structuring public-private partnerships and multi-source financings
  • Evaluate risk allocation in complex projects
  • Collaborate with colleagues across various practice areas to deliver integrated advice
  • Support clients in navigating regulatory matters related to projects

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits and compensation package offered
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Access to a diverse range of projects supporting the energy transition
  • Ability to work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment
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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