Our client is seeking an associate with at least two years of experience to join its Project Development & Finance practice in Houston. The team represents project lenders and sponsors in complex financings across industrial sectors and geographies, with a focus on thoughtful structuring and practical transaction execution.
The Work
- Represent project lenders and sponsors in project finance matters, helping advance transactions from early assessment through execution.
- Identify potential legal and commercial pitfalls in proposed transactions and work with clients to develop practical solutions.
- Contribute to financing structures that address sponsor objectives and support lender security and successful syndication.
- Work on matters across a broad range of industrial sectors and geographies, including energy-transition financing.
- Draw on the perspective gained from representing parties on both sides of transactions to help find workable paths to deal execution.
What You Bring
- At least two years of legal experience; the role is intended for a third- to fourth-year associate class.
- Project development and/or project finance experience is preferred, particularly experience gained at a large national or international firm.
- Experience or demonstrated capability working on matters involving project lenders, sponsors, or both.
- Ability to identify transaction issues, assess potential solutions, and contribute to financing structure and execution.
- Strong commercial judgment and the ability to work effectively with clients and colleagues across industry-focused and global teams.
Why Consider It
Join an active project finance platform that reports executing more than 100 financings annually and brings global resources and industry-focused colleagues to complex matters.
The practice represents both lenders and sponsors, offering exposure to different perspectives on transaction structure and execution, including energy-transition work.
The firm describes comprehensive well-being benefits and resources.
Compensation & Benefits
The supplied base-salary estimate is approximately $235,000; discretionary bonuses may be available depending on application circumstances and position.
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.