Project Finance Senior Associate Attorney
Company: Direct Counsel
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Project Finance Senior Associate
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 .
Keywords: Direct Counsel, Hoboken , Project Finance Senior Associate Attorney, Legal , New York City, New Jersey
