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Location: Multiple U.S. offices available, including New York, NY (full list below) | Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid | Compensation: $450,000 – $525,000 base salary, plus discretionary bonus

Overview

A top-tier international law firm is seeking an experienced Of Counsel attorney to join its Projects & Energy Finance practice, focusing on energy transition financing and data center project work. This is a high-impact role supporting sophisticated financings for renewable energy and digital infrastructure projects across the U.S. and internationally.

What you'll do

• Lead and manage transactions related to the financing, acquisition, and development of energy transition projects and platforms
• Draft and negotiate loan and security documentation and coordinate complex deal closings
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (tax, environmental, regulatory) to structure and close complex deals
• Stay current with evolving energy policy and regulatory developments affecting project finance

Required qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing
• 9+ years of substantive experience in energy transition financing, including project finance or other financings related to energy transition or digital infrastructure
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating loan and security documentation and coordinating complex deal closings
• Proven ability to independently lead transactions, interact with clients, and mentor junior team members
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, client-facing environment with sophisticated institutional clients
• Interest in sustainability and innovation within the energy and infrastructure space
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills, strong business acumen, and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively

Preferred qualifications

• Relevant experience at an AmLaw 100 firm strongly preferred

Compensation and benefits

• Annual base salary expected to range from $450,000 – $525,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and market factors
• Discretionary bonus opportunities available
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid parental leave
• Generous vacation
• Professional development support
• Commuter benefits
• Wellness programs

Why this role

This role offers a leadership position within a nationally-recognized, collaborative energy finance practice, working on innovative, high-impact transactions that are helping reshape the future of sustainable infrastructure, with the flexibility of a hybrid work model and choice of U.S. office location.