Senior Associate - Energy, Finance and Infrastructure

Job Summary:

Stren & Blan Partners is seeking an exceptional Senior Associate – Energy, Finance & Infrastructure to join its high-performing commercial practice group. The ideal candidate will bring advanced legal expertise across project development, energy transactions, infrastructure financing, regulatory compliance, and complex commercial arrangements.

This role is designed for a senior legal professional who can confidently advise local and multinational corporations, lead transactional teams, manage regulatory engagements, and deliver strategic, commercially sound solutions in high-value energy and infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert advisory and transactional support on energy, power, oil & gas, finance, and infrastructure projects.
• Draft, negotiate, and review high-value commercial agreements, including project finance documents, EPC contracts, joint venture agreements, and off-take arrangements.
• Advise clients on regulatory compliance across key industry regulators (NERC, DPR/NUPRC, NMDPRA, FMEnv, etc.).
• Lead due diligence exercises on project financing, energy assets, infrastructure development, and corporate transactions.
• Structure, document, and close project finance transactions for lenders, sponsors, and investors.
• Represent clients in negotiations, stakeholder engagements, and government-facing matters.
• Conduct legal research on policy developments, industry trends, and regulatory changes affecting energy and infrastructure sectors.
• Supervise junior lawyers, coordinate workflow, and support the firm’s business development initiatives.
• Prepare legal opinions, transaction reports, strategic memos, and project documentation.
• Engage with clients proactively, ensuring excellent delivery and long-term relationship management.