Counsel - Project Finance
Role Summary
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. In this role, 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.
Essential 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
Education, Skills, And Experience
JD from an accredited U.S. law school
3+ years of relevant experience as a project finance attorney (though other similar finance practices are welcome to apply), 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
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