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Direct Counsel

Project Finance Senior Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel, Austin, Texas, United States, 78701

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Job Description

Job Description

Project Finance Senior Associate Attorney Direct Counsel is seeking a

Project Finance Senior Associate

to join a highly regarded law firm with offices in multiple locations. This role is ideal for a senior associate with

4-6 years of experience

in project finance, handling

Lender- and Borrower-side

transactions. Key Responsibilities:

Extensive experience in

drafting and negotiating credit facilities, letters of credit, and

performance/payment

bonds . Conduct

bankability analysis

of project documents. Negotiate

EPC contracts, balance of plant agreements, supply agreements

(e.g., transformer, module, BESS, turbine, inverter), and

offtake/tolling agreements . Independently negotiate and manage

security documents , including security agreements, pledge agreements, financing statements, and control agreements. Draft

NY-law legal opinions, direct

agreements/consents

to collateral assignments, and reliance letters . Run

due diligence processes

for project documents. Qualifications:

4-6 years of project finance experience

in a large regional, national, or international law firm. Extensive experience with

PF Credit Agreements, New York law-governed Security Documents, Consents to Collateral Assignments, Legal Opinions, and Project Documents

(EPC contracts, Offtake Agreements, Supply Agreements, and Legal Due Diligence Reports). Strong academic credentials. Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to work both

independently and collaboratively

in a fast-paced environment. Must reside in and be licensed (or eligible to become licensed) in

New York, Miami, Dallas, Houston, Austin, or Washington, D.C. Compensation:

Salary range:

$310,000 – $390,000

(applicable to New York, Colorado, and California; actual compensation may vary based on qualifications and experience). This is an excellent opportunity to join a

collegial firm with a strong platform for professional growth and advancement .