Project Finance Senior Associate Attorney
Company: Direct Counsel
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
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 .
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