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May 29, 2026

Associate Attorney

CorporateBankingFinanceLendingLeveraged FinanceProject Finance
Winston & Strawn LLP

Winston & Strawn LLP

New York City

Associate Attorney

Winston & Strawn LLP
Winston & Strawn LLPNew York City

Practice area

Corporate, Banking · Finance · Lending · Leveraged Finance · Project Finance

PQE

2+ years

Location

New York City, New York

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • Associate Attorney position with Winston & Strawn LLP in New York, NY.
  • Primary focus on domestic and international Project Finance transactions, particularly within the renewable energy sector (wind, solar, storage).
  • Conduct legal research and analysis for cross-border corporate projects.
  • Review, draft, and negotiate a broad range of corporate and project finance transaction documents.
  • Represent lenders, including private equity funds, corporations, banks, and financial institutions, in project finance deals.
  • Draft, analyze, negotiate, and prepare specific financing documents, such as credit agreements, security agreements, intercreditor agreements, commitment letters, term sheets, control agreements, and legal opinions.
  • Work on diverse financing structures, including construction financing, term loan finance, and back-leverage finances, across domestic and cross-border contexts.
  • Manage deal flow and closing processes, engaging directly with clients, borrowers, and borrower's counsel.
  • Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Economics or Finance, in addition to a J.D. or LL.M.
  • A minimum of two years' experience as a finance Associate in an international law firm is essential, with demonstrated experience in the described project finance areas.
  • Must be admitted to the New York Bar.
  • The annual salary range for this position is $365,000 to $390,000.

Last updated: May 30, 2026

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Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Kallum (Kally) Challenger
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Kallum (Kally) Challenger

    Legal Recruiter

    Pure Search

    Why talk to Kallum (Kally) Challenger?

    Justice H. Walters joined Winston & Strawn LLP's New York City office in the Corporate group.

    Kally was an absolute pleasure to work with during the transition that led to my lateral move to Winston & Strawn LLP. From our first conversation, it was evident that she possessed a deep understanding of the legal market. She took a highly strategic and personalized approach to help me evaluate multiple opportunities. Her insights into firm culture, practice group dynamics, and market trends were instrumental in preparing me effectively for each stage of the process. Beyond her expertise, Kally was exceptionally responsive, supportive, proactive, and a trusted advisor. She assisted me with resume and interview prep, offer negotiation, and took the time to understand my goals. Throughout the process, she ensured that I felt confident and informed. I am incredibly grateful for her guidance and would highly recommend her to any attorney exploring their next move.

    Winston & Strawn LLP

    Justice H. Walters

    Winston & Strawn LLP • New York City
  • Brandon Friedman
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Brandon Friedman

    Legal Recruiter

    Pathfinder Legal Placement

    Why talk to Brandon Friedman?

    Yuan Tao joined Winston & Strawn LLP's New York City office in the Structured Finance group.

    Brandon handled everything from start to finish efficiently and professionally. I could not have asked for a better guide.

    Winston & Strawn LLP

    Yuan Tao

    Winston & Strawn LLP • New York City
  • Gregory Gambill
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Gregory Gambill

    Legal Recruiter

    Slate Legal Recruiting

    Why talk to Gregory Gambill?

    Michael White joined Winston & Strawn LLP's New York City office in the Employee Benefits group.

    Greg assisted with my recent lateral move. I could not have asked for a better guide through the process. He demonstrated a deep understanding of the legal market and used his knowledge and connections to ensure that I was presented with the best opportunities for my career goals. His step-by-step guidance was irreplaceable. I would highly recommend Greg to anyone looking to make a move.

    Winston & Strawn LLP

    Michael White

    Winston & Strawn LLP • New York City
  • Bryson Malcolm
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Bryson Malcolm

    Legal Recruiter

    Mosaic Search Partners

    Why talk to Bryson Malcolm?

    Sandy Hao joined Winston & Strawn LLP's New York City office in the Fund Formation group.

    It’s been an absolute pleasure working with Bryson. We went to law school together so I already know he is a person of integrity and kindness. He has been very thoughtful, accommodating, responsive and supportive throughout the process. I cannot recommend working with him more!

    Winston & Strawn LLP

    Sandy Hao

    Winston & Strawn LLP • New York City

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Kallum (Kally) Challenger
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Kallum (Kally) Challenger

    Legal Recruiter

    Pure Search

    Why talk to Kallum (Kally) Challenger?

    Justice H. Walters joined Winston & Strawn LLP's New York City office in the Corporate group.

    Kally was an absolute pleasure to work with during the transition that led to my lateral move to Winston & Strawn LLP. From our first conversation, it was evident that she possessed a deep understanding of the legal market. She took a highly strategic and personalized approach to help me evaluate multiple opportunities. Her insights into firm culture, practice group dynamics, and market trends were instrumental in preparing me effectively for each stage of the process. Beyond her expertise, Kally was exceptionally responsive, supportive, proactive, and a trusted advisor. She assisted me with resume and interview prep, offer negotiation, and took the time to understand my goals. Throughout the process, she ensured that I felt confident and informed. I am incredibly grateful for her guidance and would highly recommend her to any attorney exploring their next move.

    Winston & Strawn LLP

    Justice H. Walters

    Winston & Strawn LLP • New York City
  • Brandon Friedman
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Brandon Friedman

    Legal Recruiter

    Pathfinder Legal Placement

    Why talk to Brandon Friedman?

    Yuan Tao joined Winston & Strawn LLP's New York City office in the Structured Finance group.

    Brandon handled everything from start to finish efficiently and professionally. I could not have asked for a better guide.

    Winston & Strawn LLP

    Yuan Tao

    Winston & Strawn LLP • New York City
  • Gregory Gambill
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Gregory Gambill

    Legal Recruiter

    Slate Legal Recruiting

    Why talk to Gregory Gambill?

    Michael White joined Winston & Strawn LLP's New York City office in the Employee Benefits group.

    Greg assisted with my recent lateral move. I could not have asked for a better guide through the process. He demonstrated a deep understanding of the legal market and used his knowledge and connections to ensure that I was presented with the best opportunities for my career goals. His step-by-step guidance was irreplaceable. I would highly recommend Greg to anyone looking to make a move.

    Winston & Strawn LLP

    Michael White

    Winston & Strawn LLP • New York City
  • Bryson Malcolm
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Bryson Malcolm

    Legal Recruiter

    Mosaic Search Partners

    Why talk to Bryson Malcolm?

    Sandy Hao joined Winston & Strawn LLP's New York City office in the Fund Formation group.

    It’s been an absolute pleasure working with Bryson. We went to law school together so I already know he is a person of integrity and kindness. He has been very thoughtful, accommodating, responsive and supportive throughout the process. I cannot recommend working with him more!

    Winston & Strawn LLP

    Sandy Hao

    Winston & Strawn LLP • New York City