Associate Attorney - Energy and Infrastructure Finance (New York)

Mid-Level Associate Attorney – Energy & Infrastructure Finance Locations: Hybrid at either New York, New York - Houston, Texas - Toronto, Canada Salary range: 310K to 420K base

We are seeking a highly motivated

mid-level associate (3–6 years of law firm experience)

with a strong background in sophisticated financing transactions, particularly within the

energy and infrastructure sectors . The ideal candidate will be comfortable drafting and negotiating core debt documents, managing diligence, and driving deal closings with minimal supervision. Experience with

tax equity, tax credit monetization, M&A, or joint ventures

in the energy space is a strong plus.

Responsibilities Draft and negotiate core financing documents, including

credit agreements, security packages, guarantees, and intercreditor arrangements . Take ownership of the

closing process , including managing checklists, signature packets, funds flows, and conditions precedent to ensure seamless execution. Collaborate with partners, clients, and specialist teams (e.g., tax and regulatory) to structure and execute

complex project finance, M&A, and joint venture transactions . Manage diligence streams for lenders and sponsors, identifying and resolving project- and tax-driven issues unique to

energy and infrastructure deals . Lead financing workstreams for a diverse portfolio of assets, including

renewables, power plants, transmission lines, LNG facilities, and emerging energy technologies . Analyze and negotiate key project contracts ( EPC, O&M, PPAs ) to ensure

project financeability . Qualifications Experience: 3–6 years of law firm experience in project finance or asset-heavy infrastructure transactions. Proven experience running

financing workstreams and driving deal closings . Exposure to

tax equity or tax credit monetization transactions . Experience with

M&A or joint ventures involving energy or infrastructure assets . Representing sponsors, developers, or lenders in energy transactions is highly desirable. Education: J.D. from a top-tier law school . Hard Skills: Drafted and negotiated

core debt documents

(e.g., credit agreements). Managed

diligence and closing processes

for complex financings. Reviewed or negotiated

key project contracts

(e.g., PPA, EPC). Experienced with

bespoke financing structures

(e.g., back leverage, warehouse facilities). Soft Skills: Strong

proactive communication

and

deal quarterback instincts . Ability to work independently and take ownership of complex transactions.