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Energy​/Project Finance Associate Chamber-Ranked Practice of Am Law Firm

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: McCormack Schreiber Legal Search
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-01
Job specializations:
  • Law/Legal
    Business Law, Legal Counsel
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 260000 - 365000 USD Yearly USD 260000.00 365000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Energy/Project Finance Associate (3-5 yrs) – Chamber-Ranked Practice of Am Law 50 Firm

Energy/Project Finance Associate (3-5 yrs) – Chamber-Ranked Practice of Am Law 50 Firm

About the Position: Our client, a top international law firm, has an active need for energy attorneys to join its Chicago office as associates. The attorneys in this nationally-ranked practice have led the negotiation and documentation of many multibillion‑dollar projects and have earned a reputation in the industry as strong advocates and go‑to energy project managers.

Highlights:

  • Ranked as a leading firm for quality of life, associate satisfaction, and pro bono work
  • Chambers‑ranked practice
  • Voted as a Best Law Firm for Wellness by Vault Law

Responsibilities:

  • Represent some of the largest and most innovative energy industry players with their most important energy related legal matters
  • Assist sponsors and financing parties with the development, acquisition and financing of renewable energy projects
  • Draft and negotiate term sheets, equity capital contribution agreements, partnership agreements, lease documents, related guarantees, estoppels, and other ancillary equity documents

Required Qualifications: >

  • 3‑5 years of experience in the renewable energy industry at a large law firm or a comparable in‑house counsel position
  • Experience with commercial lending, debt or equity project financing, leasing, tax credits, due diligence for complex transactions, project development, and construction and operations contracts
  • Familiarity with project development and project operation contracts
  • Strong academic credentials
  • Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

    Compensation: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $260,000 – $365,000.

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    Position Requirements
    10+ Years work experience
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