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Associate - Project Development / Project Finance

advocateslegalrecruiting

Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesFull timePosted Jul 24, 2026

Job description

Project Development & Finance Associate (Class of 2018–2020) Our Am. Law 100 client, recognized globally for its sophisticated energy and infrastructure practice, is seeking a mid-level associate to join its elite project development and finance team. This is a rare opportunity to step into high-stakes transactions at the forefront of the renewable energy and infrastructure boom.

Why This Role? You're not just joining a firm, you're stepping onto a platform that dominates the market in complex M&A, project finance, and development deals. From billion-dollar renewable energy projects to cross-border financings, you'll work directly with power players in the sector.

What You'll Do

Drive key aspects of M&A, project development, and debt finance transactions Collaborate across offices with top-tier attorneys in Houston, New York, LA, and DC Advise developers, lenders, sponsors, and investors on transformative deals in the energy transition space What You Bring: JD from a top-tier law school Class year of 2018–2020 Experience in M&A, finance, or project development; exposure to renewable energy is a major plus Current or prior large law firm experience The Perks: Market-leading compensation True cross-office collaboration and career progression Work that actually moves the needle on global energy infrastructure This isn't plug-and-play work.

If you're ready to be a key player in transformational deals and work with one of the best teams in the business, let's talk. Click below to SCHEDULE A CALL or use the "I'm Interested" button to send us your information confidentially: