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Associate - Project Development / Project Finance

Advocates Legal Recruiting
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/24/2026

Project Development & Finance Associate (Class of 2018–2020)

Our AmLaw 100 client, recognized globally for its sophisticated energy and infrastructure practice, is seeking a mid-level associate to join its elite project development and finance team. This is a rare opportunity to step into high-stakes transactions at the forefront of the renewable energy and infrastructure boom.

Why This Role? You're not just joining a firm, you're stepping onto a platform that dominates the market in complex M&A, project finance, and development deals. From billion-dollar renewable energy projects to cross-border financings, you'll work directly with power players in the sector.

What You'll Do:

  • Drive key aspects of M&A, project development, and debt finance transactions

  • Collaborate across offices with top-tier attorneys in Houston, New York, LA, and DC

  • Advise developers, lenders, sponsors, and investors on transformative deals in the energy transition space

What You Bring:

  • JD from a top-tier law school

  • Class year of 2018–2020

  • Experience in M&A, finance, or project development; exposure to renewable energy is a major plus

  • Current or prior large law firm experience

The Perks:

  • Market-leading compensation

  • True cross-office collaboration and career progression

  • Work that actually moves the needle on global energy infrastructure

This isn't plug-and-play work. If you're ready to be a key player in transformational deals and work with one of the best teams in the business, let's talk.

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Salary : $365,000 - $420,000

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