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Debt Finance Associate Energy Infrastructure

235K–390K
Onsite · Washington, District of Columbia
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

Direct Counsel seeks a Debt Finance Associate with 2–6 years experience to represent private equity sponsors developers lenders strategic investors and infrastructure companies in domestic and international financing transactions. This is an exceptional opportunity for attorneys specializing in energy and infrastructure finance.

What You'll Do7

  • 1Draft review and negotiate financing documents including credit agreements and security documents
  • 2Advise clients on domestic and international debt financing transactions involving energy and infrastructure assets
  • 3Review and negotiate commercial and project-related agreements supporting project financings
  • 4Support acquisition financings leveraged transactions and project development matters
  • 5Conduct legal due diligence and assist with transaction structuring and execution
  • 6Coordinate with sponsors developers lenders investors and multidisciplinary deal teams
  • 7Collaborate with attorneys across finance private equity M&A tax project development and regulatory practices

Requirements6

  • 12–6 years of debt finance leveraged finance project finance or related transactional experience
  • 2Experience drafting and negotiating financing documents for complex debt transactions
  • 3Acquisition finance experience involving energy and infrastructure assets is a plus
  • 4Outstanding drafting negotiation analytical and project management skills
  • 5Excellent academic credentials and strong attention to detail
  • 6Admission to practice in Washington D.C. New York or eligibility to obtain admission preferred

Salary Insight

$235 - $390k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationWashington, District of Columbia

Required Skills

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