About the role
Global Project, Energy & Infrastructure Finance Special Counsel or Senior Associate | AM Law 50 | Lead Complex Energy And Infrastructure Financings | $390,000-$455,000 + benefits and bonuses | Los Angeles, CA
Watts & Associates is working discreetly with a highly regarded AM Law 50 international law firm seeking a Global Project, Energy & Infrastructure Finance Special Counsel or Senior Associate to join its Los Angeles office.
This senior role is designed for an experienced finance lawyer who can lead sophisticated structured transactions for project developers, investors and lenders. The practice offers deep exposure to renewable project finance, tax-credit monetization, energy transition and broader natural-resources and infrastructure work.
Company Highlights
- International finance platform with deep project, energy and infrastructure capabilities.
- Practice advises developers, investors and lenders on complex structured transactions.
- Substantial focus on renewable energy, energy transition and infrastructure finance.
- Work combines sophisticated transactional execution with sector-specific commercial judgment.
- Senior lawyers are expected to contribute to client development and junior-lawyer mentorship.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
This is an opportunity to join a sophisticated practice offering:
- Opportunity to lead complex project and structured finance transactions.
- Work at the intersection of renewable energy, infrastructure and tax-credit monetization.
- Direct exposure to developers, investors and lenders.
- Senior-level responsibility for transaction strategy and execution.
- Scope to mentor junior lawyers and contribute to client development.
The Role
The successful attorney will support and lead key components of Global Project, Energy & Infrastructure Finance Special Counsel or Senior Associate matters, including:
- Advise on complex structured financial transactions in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
- Lead renewable project finance matters.
- Handle tax-credit monetization and energy-transition transactions.
- Counsel project developers, investors and lenders through financing structures and execution.
- Coordinate sophisticated transaction workstreams and manage deal teams.
- Support client development and mentor junior lawyers.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The firm is seeking a Global Project, Energy & Infrastructure Finance Special Counsel or Senior Associate with:
- Extensive experience advising on complex structured finance transactions in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
- Strong renewable project finance experience, including tax-credit monetization and energy-transition transactions.
- Proven ability to lead sophisticated transactions at a major law firm or in-house legal team.
- Strong academic credentials and deep industry knowledge in natural resources and infrastructure.
Preferred / advantageous: Business acumen, client-development experience and the ability to mentor junior lawyers are highly valued.
Compensation and Benefits
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $390,000-$455,000, depending on experience, qualifications and other relevant factors.
Confidential Application Process
All applications and discussions will be handled in strict confidence. Qualified candidates are invited to submit their résumé for confidential consideration.
Candidates whose experience meets the position requirements will be contacted as soon as possible to schedule a confidential call to discuss the opportunity and their potential application.
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