DC Project Development and Finance Associate Attorney
Company websitecliffordchance.com (Clifford Chance, opens in new tab)
Base salary $260K to $390K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in United States
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- LocationUnited States
- WorkplaceHybrid
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
About this job
Company Description
Who we are
As a global law firm our work spans jurisdictions, cultures, and languages – and so do our people.
Our culture is collaborative and inclusive, where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued. Where performing to your highest ability, unlocks equal access to opportunities to learn, thrive and grow.
We combine deep legal expertise and commercial intelligence to grow, transform, protect, and defend our clients' businesses, across every critical moment.
We operate in the sectors and regions that matter to our clients. With forward-thinking insights and innovative, tech-enabled solutions that combine deep knowledge of their sectors and markets.
You’ll build connections and work with colleagues as one global team. You’ll unlock opportunities for clients, across borders, cultures, legal and commercial disciplines.
Join us to work with colleagues as one global team – empowering each other to be exceptional and create advantage for our clients.
Job Description
The Role
The Project Development and Finance group advises on all aspects of project development and finance across the energy, infrastructure, natural resources and transport sectors. Our work includes advising on project and financing documentation, public‑private partnerships, multi‑source financings, risk allocation and regulatory matters. We act for sponsors, lenders, governments, contractors and investors on greenfield and brownfield projects worldwide, including projects supporting the energy transition. Working with colleagues in construction, environmental, tax, regulatory and disputes practices, we provide integrated advice from project development through financing and delivery, helping clients manage complexity and deliver projects across multiple jurisdictions
Qualifications
Your Experience:
- At least three years of experience focused on US project financing of energy and infrastructure projects
- Holdco financing of energy and infrastructure projects
- US tax equity financings of energy and energy transition projects
- Construction to back-leverage financing; experience with other financing structures involving tax equity/tax credits, is a plus
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited US law school;
- High academic achievement;
- Strong interest in the subject area, entrepreneurial and a team-player;
- Admitted to (or possessing the ability to waive into) the Washington, D.C. bar
- Prior experience at a peer Am Law or international law firm.
Please note we will not be accepting any recruiter submissions for this position.
Admission to the Washington, D.C. bar is required. Submissions must include a resume and law school transcript(s).
Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. Subject to the candidate's experience, the salary range for this role is $260,000-$390,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.
Additional Information
Equal opportunities
At Clifford Chance, we forge an inclusive culture, where all perspectives are recognised and valued. It’s a culture where everyone has equal access to opportunities to thrive and succeed, irrespective of background. We are guided by our values-based Code, which sets high standards of conduct and has a principle focused on being inclusive.
We are an equal opportunity employer and provide consideration to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We comply with the law and regulations in every location where we operate and across all aspects of employment, from recruitment and selection to development, progression, and day-to-day working life.
Find out more about our inclusive culture here
Source: Clifford Chance on SmartRecruiters · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($260,000) is above 96% of the 84 Finance & Accounting roles in Washington listed on this site. Their median floor is $137,100; the middle half runs from $117,050 to $151,075.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.
This listingDC Project Development and Finance Associate Attorney$260K to $390K
New York Corporate Transactions and Advisory (Life Sciences) Associate Attorney$260K to $390K
Houston Corporate Transactions and Advisory Associates (Oil & Gas)$260K to $420K
Debt Finance Associate Attorney$260K to $435K
New York Incentives Associate$260K to $365K
New York Debt Finance Associate Attorney$260K to $435K
DC Trade and Sanctions (CFIUS) Associate$260K to $365K
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| DC Project Development and Finance Associate Attorney (this listing) | $260K - $390K |
| New York Corporate Transactions and Advisory (Life Sciences) Associate Attorney | $260K - $390K |
| Houston Corporate Transactions and Advisory Associates (Oil & Gas) | $260K - $420K |
| Debt Finance Associate Attorney | $260K - $435K |
| New York Incentives Associate | $260K - $365K |
| New York Debt Finance Associate Attorney | $260K - $435K |
| DC Trade and Sanctions (CFIUS) Associate | $260K - $365K |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-12
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Washington, United States
Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. Subject to the candidate's experience, the salary range for this role is $260,000-$390,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qu
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