Finance Attorney Energy & Infrastructure

Job Title: Project Finance Lawyer Financial Services Practice

Location: Charlotte, NC

Work Schedule: Full-Time | Hybrid

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Project Finance Lawyer to join a leading Financial Services Practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in renewable energy project finance, representing lenders or tax equity investors in complex transactions. This role offers exposure to high-profile projects and collaboration with a dynamic team of legal and financial professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent lenders or tax equity investors in renewable energy project finance transactions (solar, wind, and other sustainable energy projects).
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex financing documents, including loan agreements, security agreements, intercreditor agreements, and tax equity documents.
• Advise clients on regulatory, corporate, and financial matters related to project finance.
• Coordinate with internal teams, external counsel, and clients to ensure smooth execution of transactions.
• Conduct due diligence and provide legal risk assessments for potential projects.
• Stay current on project finance law, renewable energy regulations, and tax considerations.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in North Carolina.
• Minimum 3 years of project finance experience, preferably representing lenders or tax equity investors in renewable energy transactions.
• Strong understanding of project finance structures, including non-recourse and limited-recourse financing.

• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple transactions and meet deadlines effectively.

• Business-oriented, practical legal advice and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience with cross-border project finance transactions.

• Knowledge of sustainable and renewable energy market trends.

• Collaborative, client-focused approach.

Benefits:

• Health & Wellness: Multiple health insurance options, dental, vision, prescription coverage, telehealth, and HSA option.
• Financial Security: Pension and retirement plans, life insurance, disability coverage, and financial wellness programs.
• Work-Life Balance: Parental leave, holidays, vacation pay, bereavement leave, and employee wellness programs.
• Relocation & Bar Support: Reasonable relocation reimbursement and bar application/review coverage.

About the Firm:

This is a nationally recognized law firm providing innovative legal solutions across more than 90 practice areas. With a collaborative and inclusive culture, the firm serves clients nationwide, including Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, healthcare innovators, and technology leaders.