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The role 

We advise on all aspects of project development and finance across the energy, infrastructure, natural resources and transport sectors. Our work includes advising on project and financing documentation, publicprivate partnerships, multisource financings, risk allocation and regulatory matters. We act for sponsors, lenders, governments, contractors and investors on greenfield and brownfield projects worldwide, including projects supporting the energy transition. Working with colleagues in construction, environmental, tax, regulatory and disputes practices, we provide integrated advice from project development through financing and delivery, helping clients manage complexity and deliver projects across multiple jurisdictions.

The New York office of Clifford Chance seeks finance focused attorneys who have experience in the following areas:

• US project financing of energy and infrastructure projects
• Holdco financing of energy and infrastructure projects
• US tax equity financings of energy and energy transition projects
• Construction to back-leverage financing; experience with other financing structures involving tax equity/tax credits, is a plus
   

Your experience

The candidate should have substantial experience negotiating credit agreements and collateral documents for energy and infrastructure projects.  Admission to the New York bar is required. Preferred class years are 2022-2018.  Submissions must include a resume and law school transcript(s).

Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. Subject to the candidates experience, the salary range for this role is $260,000$435,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidates qualifications and relevant experience.
 

Who we are 

As a global law firm our work spans jurisdictions, cultures, and languages and so do our people.

Our culture is collaborative and inclusive where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued. Where performing to your highest ability, unlocks equal access to opportunities to learn, thrive and grow. 

We combine deep legal expertise and commercial intelligence to grow, transform, protect, and defend our clients' businesses, across every critical moment.

We operate in the sectors and regions that matter to our clients. With forward-thinking insights and innovative, tech-enabled solutions that combine deep knowledge of their sectors and markets.

Youll build connections and work with colleagues as one global team. Youll unlock opportunities for clients, across borders, cultures, legal and commercial disciplines.

Join us to work with colleagues as one global team empowering each other to be exceptional and create advantage for our clients.
 

Equal opportunities

At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.

We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age.  This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.

We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.

Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm. 

Find out more about our inclusive culture here.