Debt Finance Associate – Energy & Infrastructure (2–6 Years)

This role offers the opportunity to work on complex domestic and international debt financing transactions supporting major energy, infrastructure, and digital infrastructure projects. Associates will collaborate with a leading team advising private equity sponsors, project developers, institutional investors, and financial institutions on sophisticated project and acquisition financings.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate debt financing documentation, including credit agreements, note purchase agreements, depositary agreements, and security documents

• Support domestic and cross-border financing transactions in the energy and infrastructure sectors

• Review and draft commercial project documents related to energy and infrastructure projects

• Assist with acquisition finance transactions, particularly in the energy and infrastructure industries

• Work closely with sponsors, lenders, and developers on complex project finance matters

Industry Focus

The practice advises on financings and transactions across a range of sectors, including:

• Renewable energy projects (wind, solar, hydrogen, renewable gas)

• Oil and gas projects, including LNG

• Conventional power projects

• Digital infrastructure, including data centers and telecommunications networks

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of debt finance experience at a leading national or international law firm

• Experience drafting and negotiating financing and security documentation

• Familiarity with project finance or acquisition finance transactions, particularly in energy or infrastructure

• Strong transactional drafting and negotiation skills

• Ability to work on complex cross-border transactions

• Outstanding academic credentials

• Admission to the DC or New York Bar (or eligibility to obtain admission)

Why This Opportunity

• Join a top-tier AmLaw 10 Energy & Infrastructure practice

• Work on high-profile global financing transactions

• Collaborate with private equity sponsors, lenders, and project developers

• Exposure to cutting-edge renewable energy and infrastructure investments

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

Compensation

The anticipated salary range is $235,000 – $390,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and internal compensation structures. The firm also offers a robust benefits package for attorneys and employees.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply through directcounsel.net with your resume and law transcripts.