Project Development and Finance Associate Attorney

Clifford Chance

$390K — $435K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • At least six years of experience in US project financing of energy and infrastructure projects.
  • Expertise in Holdco financing related to energy and infrastructure.
  • Experience with US tax equity financing for energy and energy transition projects.
  • Familiarity with construction to back-leverage financing.
  • Experience negotiating credit agreements and collateral documents specifically for energy and infrastructure projects.
  • Admission to the Texas bar is required.

Responsibilities

  • Advise on project and financing documentation for various sectors.
  • Support public-private partnerships and multi-source financing arrangements.
  • Analyze risk allocation and regulatory matters related to projects.
  • Act on behalf of sponsors, lenders, governments, contractors, and investors.
  • Provide integrated legal advice alongside colleagues in related practice areas.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits and compensation package.
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:
  • 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; experience with other financing structures involving tax equity/tax credits, is a plus


Qualifications

Your experience

The candidate should have at least six years of experience negotiating credit agreementsand collateral documents for energy and infrastructure projects. Admission to the Texas bar is required.

Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. Subject to the candidate's experience, the salary range for this role is $390,000-$435,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.

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