Counsel - Project Finance

About the role

As Counsel for the Capital Markets team you will play an integral role in supporting the existing, multi‑billion dollar portfolio and financing Rowan’s rapidly growing pipeline of data center and power infrastructure projects. You will partner with the Rowan finance and business teams to learn project details and structure and draft and negotiate financing documents to minimize risk and enhance project value. The role requires advising stakeholders on deal terms, researching complex legal and business issues, coordinating deal teams, and developing efficient processes. You will also support due diligence and green loan requirements.

Responsibilities

• Structure, draft and negotiate financing documents
• Provide practical advice on financing agreements and issues
• Manage deal teams and processes
• Exercise good legal, commercial and business judgment
• Anticipate, identify and resolve business and legal risks
• Communicate deal terms and status to stakeholders
• Conduct and manage transaction due diligence

Requirements

• JD from an accredited U.S. law school
• 3+ years of relevant experience as a project finance attorney (other similar finance practices welcome), preferably with data center, energy, renewables, real estate or comparable projects at a law firm or comparable in‑house role
• Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to manage outside counsel
• Knowledge or experience with data center transactions is a plus
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously; excellent communication and collaboration skills; strong organizational skills; comfort with ambiguity; strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability and desire to work effectively in a fast‑paced and highly cross‑functional environment
• Proficiency with asset‑backed securitizations and other bonds, mezzanine / preferred equity, private credit, portfolio and corporate credit, sale leaseback, and/or equipment‑backed structures is a plus

Benefits

• Hybrid working environment across two offices (Denver HQ and Seattle) with team spread across the U.S.
• Team building and educational opportunities
• Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k)-company contribution
• Unlimited PTO, RTD ECO pass or parking reimbursement
• Competitive compensation, bonus, and an incentive plan

Pay

$175k – $215k (offers bonus)

Schedule

• Travel: Ability to travel up to 15% to meet with lenders, investors, and for company gatherings
• Location: Denver, CO (3‑day hybrid in‑office role) – remote will be considered for the right candidate