Projects Finance Lawyer

Job Description

We are a global law firm with a powerful strategic focus and real momentum. Our industry-focused strategy is seeing us take on pioneering work in places that others have yet to reach. Our shared values define our culture and our workplace. You will find us to be unusually collegial, team-oriented, and ready to innovate. We work seamlessly across practices, offices and around the world. This elimination of boundaries has allowed us to evolve into a law firm that works as hard for its culture as it does for its clients.

Norton Rose Fulbright is seeking a senior lawyer with 5 years of project finance experience to join the New York team as a Senior Associate or Senior Counsel. The candidate must have strong competence in drafting and negotiating the principal financing documentation. The ideal candidate will have a background in project finance within the renewable energy sector. Experience in reviewing project documentation is preferred. This role provides an opportunity to work on high-profile projects in renewable energy, energy storage, power generation, and other energy transition technologies. This role will sit on our market-leading Projects team. The Projects team is Band 1 Chambers-ranked in all relevant categories and works on some of the most innovative, complex, and challenging projects in the world.

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Location: New York

Compensation: Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The full-time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $365,000 - $435,000. Bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed and are dependent upon individual and firm performance.

Top 5 Reasons to Join Norton Rose Fulbright

We’re committed to your professional and personal growth. Here’s what sets us apart:

1. Well-Being & Inclusion

Thrive in a workplace that values a people first culture, work-life balance, and overall well-being. Enjoy:

2. Growth & Career Development

Advance your career with hands-on experience, sector-specific expertise, and leadership opportunities.

3. Global Reach, Local Impact

Work on cross-border deals, international clients, and high-profile projects while making a difference in your local community.

4. Collaborative Culture, World-Class Talent

Join a team that fosters mentorship, innovation, and professional excellence.

5. Commitment to Innovation

Stay at the forefront of the legal industry with cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions that enhance your practice and drive success.

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Benefit packages include access to three medical plans, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Employees can also access pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts. Norton Rose Fulbright helps provide financial security by allowing employees to participate in a 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans if eligible. Full- time employees are eligible to access fertility benefits designed to support fertility and family-forming journeys.

In addition to the Firm’s health and welfare benefits above, we offer a competitive paid time off plan, which provides a minimum of 20 days off based on your role and tenure with the firm. The firm offers a generous paid parental leave benefit allowing parents to take a minimum of 14 weeks of paid leave to bond with your newborn, or adopted child(ren). Employees are also entitled to 11 Firm holidays.

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal laws and their implementing regulations that require the collection and recording of certain data and information. The information we receive will not be used to make any decision regarding employment and will be kept separate from your application. Similarly, self-identification information is kept confidential and used only in accordance with applicable federal laws and regulations. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Norton Rose Fulbright is committed to providing reasonable accommodation as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation to complete your application, please contact . Please provide your contact information and a description of your accessibility issue. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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