Senior Corporate Project Finance Associate

Position Overview

Stoel Rives LLP is seeking an associate attorney with 5-9 years of legal experience to join its Corporate Practice Group focused on project finance – including debt, tax equity, and M&A – with an emphasis on renewable energy-related transactions. The candidate will be expected to manage deals and teams independently, produce client-ready documents, and collaborate with colleagues across offices on complex transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage deals and teams independently while producing client-ready documents.
• Negotiate and draft complex transactions for mid-market and larger renewable energy projects.
• Interface with colleagues across offices and practice groups via telephone and video calls.
• Collaborate on projects spanning solar, wind, and energy storage sectors.

Required Qualifications

• 5-9 years of legal experience with a strong background in debt and tax equity project finance and M&A.
• JD from an accredited university.
• Experience in managing deals and leading teams independently.
• Strong intellectual curiosity with the ability to translate business goals into precise contract language.
• A commitment to client service and overall team success.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Base salary starting at $335,000+ (may vary based on skills and overall experience), plus an annual discretionary bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits including paid family & medical leave, unlimited PTO, a flexible schedule, remote work options, and a sabbatical program for eligible attorneys.
• Robust medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, along with a generous firm-contributed health savings account and pre-tax transportation/parking plan.
• Up to 50 hours of billable credit for pro bono activities.
• Participation in the ABA Well-Being Pledge and support from the firm's Culture Committee.