Mid-Level Energy Finance Associate

The role

Clifford Chance has an opening for a mid-level Energy Finance associate attorney to join the Firm?s Projects team in Houston.

The ideal applicant will possess the following qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited US law school;

• High academic achievement;

• 3-5 years of experience in financing (including project financing) for domestic and international energy, resource and infrastructure projects;

• Must have strong competency in drafting and negotiating the principal financing documentation. Experience in reviewing project documentation is preferred;
• Experience with LNG matters;

• Strong interest in the subject area, entrepreneurial and a team-player;

• Admitted to (or possessing the ability to waive into) the Texas bar; NY bar qualification not necessary, but considered a plus.

plus;
• Prior experience in a peer law firm.

Preferred class years 2020-2022. Submissions must include a resume and law school transcript(s).

Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. The salary range for this role is $260,000 to $365,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate?s qualifications and relevant experience.

Who we are

We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm?s global standards with in-depth local expertise.

Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That?s why we?re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.

Our one firm global strategy is focused on targeted growth led by the needs of our core clients, those who we can best support with the breadth and depth of Clifford Chance expertise, across the sectors and geographies, which matter most to them.

You'll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they?ve reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that?s possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you'll find across all of our teams.

Whichever area of the business you join, you'll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet.

Additional Information :

What we offer including our broad range of benefits and working environment

When you join Clifford Chance, you will have access to a broad range of benefits to support you across many aspects of your personal and professional life including financial, wellbeing, lifestyle, and family friendly benefits. For more information on what we offer specifically in the UK, please visit our What We Offer page on our career site.

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

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Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)

Practice Areas & Specialty

Energy, Infrastructure, Oil & Gas, Project Finance