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Stoel Rives LLP · 1 month ago

Project Finance Associate - Renewable Energy

Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$315K/yr - $350K/yr

6+ years exp

Stoel Rives LLP is seeking a senior associate to join their market-leading project finance team focused on renewable energy. The role involves managing debt and tax equity financings for renewable energy assets and executing various project finance transactions.

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

DebtTax equity financeRenewable energy experienceNegotiation skillsDrafting agreementsProject managementClient-focusedCommunication skillsTeam-oriented

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

Benefits

We offer a variety of training programs and retreats addressing practice area topics and skills at all levels, as well as legal and professional skills generally.

We have a coaching and mentoring program, and our new lawyer integration program provides new lawyers with the resources and information necessary to succeed after they join the firm.

Finally, we have a core competency model which is a roadmap of the practical skills, abilities, and client service techniques needed for long-term success at the firm.