Senior Project Finance Lawyer Job at Jameson Legal (London)

Senior Counsel, Project Finance

This is a pivotal role for a senior legal professional, primarily focused on Pro...

Location

United States

Salary:

189184.09 - 252245.45 USD / Year

Sunrun

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

J.D. Degree from an accredited law school
Active Membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar
Minimum of 8-10+ years of dedicated, high-level experience practicing law, with a primary focus on Project Finance and Development, preferably with experience in a leading law firm's Project Finance and Development group and as senior in-house counsel for a major renewable energy developer or fund
Mastery-level expertise in distributed renewable energy (ideally residential solar and storage) transactions, including expertise in portfolio financing structures and associated consumer finance regulatory aspects
Proven ability to independently drive numerous complex, high-value transactions from term sheet to closing under tight deadlines
Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with an ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly and decisively to executive leadership
Ability to perform normal office duties
Ability to operate office equipment, including computers, and determine the accuracy of work
Ability to interact and participate in meetings

Job Responsibility

Strategic Transaction Leadership (Project Finance): Serve as a primary in-house legal driver for the structuring, negotiation, and closing of complex project financing transactions, including back-leverage debt, term debt, and subordinated debt, asset-backed securitizations, and tax equity and ITC transfer transactions that are structured as large portfolio financings of distributed generation assets
Independently draft, review, and negotiate all core tax equity and ITC transfer transaction documentation, including partnership LLCAs, purchase agreements, and ITC transfer agreements, and support external counsel in drafting debt and ABS documentation
Manage corporate approvals and disclosures related to project financing transactions, including drafting resolutions, operating agreements, and affiliate agreements, and coordinating with executive and board stakeholders for transaction approvals
Oversee and direct the legal due diligence process, closely working with other legal and business teams to respond to investor questions, including KYC, corporate, and consumer protection compliance due diligence
Advise on the implementation and impact of federal legislation (e.g., Inflation Reduction Act and The One Big Beautiful Bill Act) on project finance transactions, including coordinating closely with external tax counsel and the business to implement such legislation and regulations related to project finance transactions (e.g., transferability, ITC adders, FEOC provisions)
High-Level Project Development and Commercial Contracts: Provide strategic direction in the drafting and negotiation of primary project agreements critical to the business, including engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts, installation and sales partnership agreements, distributed power plant (DPP) agreements, lead generation agreements, operations and maintenance (O&M) agreements, and long-term equipment supply agreements
Serve as the legal lead in working with Sunrun’s installation and sales partners on commercial agreements related to sales and installation partnerships
Function as the ultimate internal expert on matters related to our construction and sales partners, seeking appropriate input to ensure contracts are fully bankable
Autonomous Collaboration and External Management: Operate autonomously as a legal and strategic resource to non-lawyer business partners, including the Project Finance, Business Development, Installation and Sales Partnerships, and Operations teams, providing practical, high-impact, and solution-oriented legal advice
Manage and oversee outside counsel with little direction, driving efficient utilization and ensuring high-quality, cost-effective service delivery across multiple simultaneous, complex transactions

What we offer

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401k Plan + Company Match
Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Vacations/Holidays
Paid Baby Bonding Leave
Employee Discounts
PowerU - 100% Funded Education Programs
Employee Donation Matching

Fulltime

Senior Freelance Commercial Lawyer

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Arbor Law

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

England & Wales Qualified Solicitor or Foreign Qualified Lawyer or Paralegal or Other
Banking & Finance or Commercial or Competition or Construction or Corporate or Data Privacy or Dispute Resolution or Employment or Financial Services or Intellectual Property or Pensions or Projects & Procurement or Private Wealth or Property or Regulatory & Compliance or Restructuring & Insolvency or Tax or Other
0-5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) or 6-10 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) or 11+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE)
Have worked as an interim or consultant lawyer before or Not have worked as an interim or consultant lawyer before
Open to work in Law Firm or In-House
Prepared to work At home or Hybrid or In office or No preference

Vp / director - senior originator - corporate and leveraged finance

With its Corporate and Leveraged Finance (CLF) business line Crédit Agricole CIB...

Location

Germany , Frankfurt

Salary:

Not provided

Crédit Agricole

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Postgraduate degree – MA/MSc/PhD/Doctorate or equivalent
Graduate Degree in Business administration, economics, finance, accounting or related field
Minimum 7 years of experience within an Acquisition Finance/Structured Finance/Corporate Finance division of a corporate and investment bank and/or debt advisory
Significant experience in: Syndicated loan origination process
Structuring, negotiating and documenting syndicated credit facilities
Preparation and presentation of credit files, incl. management of internal credit process
Good understanding of other investment banking products (such as M&A, ECM, capital markets products, securitization)
Strong analytical and credit analysis skills (incl. financial modelling)
Strong oral and written communication skills including the ability to work across all levels of an international organization
Willing to simultaneously work under pressure on several transactions with different priorities and tight project deadlines

Job Responsibility

Actively originate and structure new transactions within the CLF-Corporates scope and execute these transactions independently
Establish strong working relationships with the CLF (Origination) and DAR (Syndicate and Sales) teams, senior bankers and other business lines for a seamless and successful origination process
but also outside the bank, notably with clients
Generate ideas and prepare (acquisition) financing pitches including structuring and pricing in close collaboration with the other business lines of the bank (DAR, DCM, ECM, GIB, Rating Advisory) and also with the other product lines within CLF (LBO and telecoms)
Participate in client meetings with senior bankers and other business lines
Maintain close relationships with legal and debt advisors and other banks in the region
Lead the drafting/negotiation of mandate and commitment papers (particularly term sheets) and negotiate the loan documentation with the client and/or lawyer (coordinator / doc agent roles)
Run alongside DAR Syndicate and sales teams the syndication process (including preparation of marketing materials and managing of Q&A process)
Lead and review the drafting of CLF requests (risk analysis, sector analysis, transaction structure, development of bank cases and sensitivity cases, etc.) and coordinate the
Review financial models, if and where relevant, with a particular focus on cash flow analysis and financial projections, incl. the assessment of clients’ (rating based) debt capacity and identification of ideal financing structures

Fulltime

Senior Administrator/ Assistant Manager

Under the supervision of a senior team member the successful candidate will be e...

Location

Jersey , Jersey

Salary:

Not provided

Ogier

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

4–6 years’ relevant experience in the finance industry is preferred, within Private Wealth or trust and fiduciary administration
Strong academic background
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred
Working towards or holding a relevant professional qualification such as STEP or ICSA
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong working knowledge of Viewpoint would be an advantage
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Good knowledge of applicable statutory laws and relevant regulatory requirements, including anti-money laundering regulations
Demonstrates responsiveness, client focus, strong organisational skills, and meticulous attention to detail
Ability to work independently, use own initiative, and deliver results within deadlines

Job Responsibility

Manage the formation and administration of a varied portfolio of Private Wealth entities, including trusts, foundations, and related structures, in line with client and regulatory requirements
Liaise effectively with clients and third parties (such as lawyers, auditors, bankers and investment managers) to ensure successful administration of client affairs
Oversee transaction management, including organising and attending client meetings, drafting a range of minutes and trustee/board resolutions, attending to statutory filings within deadlines, maintaining statutory records, and coordinating timely execution of documents
Process and approve bank payments, reconcile payment logs, and ensure accurate record-keeping
Manage invoicing processes, including the production and circulation of invoices, fee collection and managing debtor positions
Monitor WIP and billing, ensure fee agreements are adhered to, and undertake fee reviews where necessary
Absolute commitment to data integrity in all activities, with particular focus on utilising systems (including Viewpoint) to drive efficiency and improve client service
Supervise and mentor Trainee Administrators and Administrators, providing feedback, supporting their training and identifying any additional development needs in conjunction with your direct manager
Support the 'Ogier Best Way' ethos within the team by contributing to process consistency, analysing practices, and driving alignment and efficiency
Contribute to business improvement by identifying enhancements to systems, processes, policies, and service delivery

Fulltime

Business Development Manager (Corporate & Funds)

We are seeking an experienced and commercially aware Business Development Manage...

Location

Jersey , Jersey

Salary:

Not provided

Ogier

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Relevant qualifications and 7 years + experience in BD within a legal or professional services environment with evidence of operating credibly with senior stakeholders and delivering commercially meaningful business development outcomes
Strong commercial understanding of the legal / professional services market and the Corporate / Investment Funds markets, including familiarity with relevant clients, intermediaries, products, competitive dynamics and market trends, with the ability to translate that understanding into focused BD opportunities and partner advice
Evidence of developing and implementing commercially focused, effective BD plans, campaigns and client targeting programmes
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence and judgement to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders across different seniority levels and jurisdictions
Confidence in meeting and networking with clients, intermediaries and senior professionals in relevant banking and finance markets
A strong team player with a collaborative, intelligent, proactive, hands on and pragmatic approach – willingness to actively contribute to both strategy and delivery and share best practices
Strong problem solving and analytical abilities
Excellent level of attention to detail, project management skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams across jurisdictions
Strong capability in CRM systems, reporting and BD technology is required, with confidence in using data, digital tools and new technology to improve efficiency, targeting and BD effectiveness
High proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office is required with openness to BD tech tools and continuous improvement, including approved AI-enabled ways of working where appropriate, and contribute to the adoption of more effective and scalable BD processes

Job Responsibility

Work with the European Head of BD and the global BD service line leads, partners, senior lawyers and relevant BD colleagues to develop and implement client focused Corporate and Investment Funds BD plans for the Jersey and Guernsey offices
Support annual planning, budgeting and prioritisation for the service lines in these jurisdictions, ensuring activity is aligned with commercial objectives and market opportunities
Proactively identify, qualify and help progress new business opportunities, including cross-practice and cross-jurisdictional initiatives with related teams across Ogier Legal and Ogier Global
Monitor delivery of agreed activity, track spend against budget and report on progress, outcomes, return on investment and lessons learned
Develop and maintain effective target, client and intermediaries lists for the service line, helping partners and senior lawyers identify priority prospects, intermediaries, client opportunities and market gaps and use these to support focused partner outreach and trip planning
Produce high quality distribution lists for client mailers, thought leadership campaigns, event invitations and targeted intermediary communications
Support commercially focused BD trip planning, including target setting, meeting strategy and messaging, priority introductions, pre-trip briefing and post-trip follow-up to maximise relationship and business development outcomes
Work with the wider BD team to facilitate introductions and cross-selling
Working with the partners, Head of BD Europe and service line leads, own the BD strategy around priority Corporate and Investment Funds conferences, sponsorships, seminars and webinars, including target audience planning, messaging, partner briefing, follow up and ROI assessment, working closely with the central events, brand and marketing communications teams – these include IBA Private Funds conference and Guernsey Funds Forum
Work with the central events team to ensure agreed corporate hospitality events, seminars and webinars are highly targeted and delivered professionally, on budget and in tune with internal best practices

Fulltime

Business Development Manager (Banking & Finance)

We are seeking an experienced and commercially aware Business Development Manage...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Ogier

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Relevant qualifications and 7 years + experience in BD within a legal or professional services environment
Strong commercial understanding of the legal / professional services market and the Banking and Finance market
Evidence of developing and implementing commercially focused effective BD plans, campaigns and client targeting programmes
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Confidence in meeting and networking with clients, intermediaries and senior professionals in relevant banking and finance markets
A strong team player with a collaborative, intelligent, proactive, hands on and pragmatic approach
Strong problem solving and analytical abilities
Excellent level of attention to detail, project management skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams across jurisdictions
Strong capability in CRM systems, reporting and BD technology is required
High proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office is required with openness to BD tech tools and continuous improvement

Job Responsibility

Work with the global Banking and Finance BD lead, jurisdictional partners, senior lawyers and relevant BD colleagues to develop and implement client focused Banking and Finance BD plans for Jersey, Guernsey, London and Dubai offices
Support annual planning, budgeting and prioritisation for the service line in these jurisdictions, ensuring activity is aligned with commercial objectives and market opportunities
Proactively identify, qualify and help progress new business opportunities, including cross-practice and cross-jurisdictional initiatives with related teams across Ogier Legal and Ogier Global
Monitor delivery of agreed activity, track spend against budget and report on progress, outcomes, return on investment and lessons learned
Develop and maintain effective target, client and intermediaries lists for the service line
Produce high quality distribution lists for client mailers, thought leadership campaigns, event invitations and targeted intermediary communications
Drive effective use of the CRM system and related BD technology
Support commercially focused BD trip planning
Work with the wider BD team to facilitate introductions and cross-selling
Own the BD strategy around priority Banking & Finance conferences, sponsorships, seminars and webinars

Fulltime

Legal Counsel (Corporate)

As Legal Counsel focusing on corporate matters for Selfridges Group, you will pr...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Selfridges

Expiration Date

August 09, 2026

Requirements

A mid-level lawyer (likely a UK qualified solicitor), with corporate law experience
Candidate with c. 2-5 years post-qualification experience
Ideally some experience working in a business (not necessarily as a lawyer)
Someone with strong academic results and great legal experience, which should be relevant to Selfridges business and the broad range of corporate and commercial legal work covered by the Legal team, including shareholder funding, dividends, group entity loan facilities and intercompany loans
Comfortable liaising with senior stakeholders, including shareholder representatives, across multiple jurisdictions
Someone who can manage a busy workload and demonstrate their ability to translate complex legal issues into straightforward, pragmatic and user-friendly advice or documents
Experienced in supporting a customer-centric business with a can-do, collaborative approach
Solutions focused and analytical
A great communicator with sound interpersonal skills and strong written and verbal communication
Able to consider financial implications, risks, business impacts and working to a budget

Job Responsibility

Provide legal solutions for Selfridges Group, delivering effective and strategic advice on a broad range of matters from corporate transactions, joint venture agreements, banking and finance agreements, intragroup funding arrangements, and transactions to company law and corporate governance
Provide sound legal advice to the business, in plain English and without jargon
Be comfortable to work autonomously, or as part of a team
Prepare and assist with legal documents, contracts/deals, commercial matters disputes/litigation, advice and regulatory or compliance matters
draft, review, negotiate and administer contracts
research and analyse the law
advise or provide training or updates
keep good records
support on business projects
analyse and identify legal risks

What we offer

Competitive salary
Annually

Fulltime

GIB M&A Associate

Credit Agricole CIB is seeking an Associate I to work within its Global Investme...

Location

United States , NEW YORK

Salary:

150000.00 - 175000.00 USD / Year

Crédit Agricole

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Excellent communication skills
Excellent analytical skills
Experience must include either executing M&A transactions
Must possess the following skills: smart, personable, strong writing, & financial modeling skills
Proficient in Excel & PowerPoint
Strong work ethic
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or related field
Min 5 years of Investment Banking related experience, or in a transaction services team with a strong modeling exposure
Strong technical skills – Well established knowledge of financial modeling (Discounted Cash Flows, Merger Models and LBO analysis) with an ability to work independently on financial models
Good understanding of what each situation calls for in terms of financial analysis – ability to make decision on financial analysis and capacity to teach analysts to develop modeling and analytical skills

Job Responsibility

Work closely with various sectors and product teams to execute buy-side and sell-side M&A
Extensive financial modeling in preparing company-specific financial analysis and conducting valuation analysis using various methodologies
Review valuation models including comparable company analysis, precedent transaction analysis, discounted cash flow, leveraged buyout analysis, merger plans
Manage projects in a client-facing role, including liaising with clients, potential buyers, clients’ other advisors, and team members from across the bank
Participate in business and financial due diligence involving interaction with management teams, accountants, lawyers, consultants and customers
Liaise with coverage, sales and trading professionals and other product groups in preparing transactions and other ad hoc requests
Training and supervision of junior resource

Fulltime

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