Stoel Rives LLP ยท 2 days ago
Senior Project Finance Associate - Renewable Energy
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$315K/yr - $350K/yr
6+ years expStoel Rives is seeking a senior associate to join their market-leading project finance team within the corporate practice group, focusing on renewable energy and energy transition assets. The role involves structuring and negotiating financing transactions, managing due diligence, and leading project acquisitions and joint ventures.
Legal
Responsibilities
Structure, negotiate, and close construction and term debt facilities and tax credit monetization transactions (including tax equity partnerships, tax credit sales and hybrid structures) and other debt and equity capital facilities for renewable energy clients
Draft and negotiate financing agreements, security documents, depositary agreements, tax equity partnership agreements, guarantees, intercreditor agreements, tax credit purchase agreements, membership interest purchase agreements, and related deal documents
Manage due diligence, coordinate cross-functional teams (tax, regulatory, real estate), and interface directly with clients and counterparties from term sheet to closing
Lead and execute financing transactions, acquisitions, and joint ventures of projects and platforms
Qualification
Required
JD and active bar membership in good standing; ability to gain admission where required
Minimum 6 years of experience in debt and tax equity project finance and M&A at an AmLaw firm or equivalent, with substantial renewables experience
Proven ability to run transactions independently, manage timelines, and drive closings
Strong grasp of tax equity structures and partnership tax concepts, and familiarity with market terms for project and financing documents
Excellent drafting, negotiation, communication, and project management skills; team-oriented and client-focused
Preferred
Candidates interested in the Minneapolis, Portland, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, and Washington, DC offices
Benefits
Training programs and retreats addressing practice area topics and skills at all levels
Coaching and mentoring program
New lawyer integration program
Core competency model
Participants in the ABA Well-Being Pledge
Company
Stoel Rives LLP
Stoel Rives is a leading U.S. corporate and litigation law firm providing sophisticated business clients high quality legal services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Shelly Celius
Chief Financial Officer
Adam Dittman
Partner
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