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 for energy and infrastructure.
  • Experience in Holdco financing for energy projects.
  • Proficient in US tax equity financing specific to energy and energy transition initiatives.
  • Experienced in negotiating credit agreements and collateral documents for projects.
  • Admission to the New York bar is mandatory.
  • Familiarity with construction to back-leverage financing is a definite plus.

Responsibilities

  • Advise on project development and financing across energy, infrastructure, natural resources, and transport sectors.
  • Prepare and negotiate project and financing documentation for diverse stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with internal teams on integrated advice from development through delivery.
  • Manage regulatory issues and risk allocation for complex projects globally.
  • Support clients in both greenfield and brownfield projects during energy transition.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package offered.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Work in a collaborative environment with cross-discipline teams.
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 New York 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 New York bar is required. 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 $390,000-$435,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.

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