Overview
A high-growth late-stage startup is seeking a Project Financing Attorney to establish and lead the commercial division within their legal department. This role involves both strategic leadership and hands-on execution during a critical growth phase. The position offers meaningful equity, rapid career advancement, and the opportunity to work on significant legal matters related to innovative infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement preferred legal structures, strategies, and form agreements for the commercial (Projects & Supply Chain) side of the business.
- Manage the structuring, financing, and delivery of commercial projects, including drafting and negotiating SPV documents, loan agreements, security packages, IP licensing agreements, EPC agreements, and related contracts.
- Oversee the legal aspects of global procurement, including master services agreements, purchase orders, warehousing agreements, and similar contracts.
- Collaborate with the sales team to support new project wins, including drafting responses to RFPs.
- Work with regulatory teams to ensure compliance of the commercial business with applicable laws.
- Manage outside counsel as needed to support legal matters.
Requirements
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in Biglaw and/or in-house legal roles.
- Deep expertise in project financing and the implementation of complex infrastructure projects.
- Familiarity with commercial procurement processes for complex infrastructure projects.
- Strong desire and ability to independently build and lead the commercial legal division.
- Willingness to perform substantive legal work directly to minimize outside counsel expenses.
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in the United States and in good standing.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a Chambers-ranked Projects / Infrastructure practice.
- Experience working on projects in the Middle East or Asia-Pacific (APAC) regions.
- Previous startup experience.
- Experience with first-of-a-kind (FOAK) projects.
- Knowledge of IP licensing structures and technology-related legal issues.
Location
This is a fully remote position open to candidates located anywhere within the United States. The team primarily operates on West Coast time.
Equal Opportunity
The employer provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.