Assistant General Counsel

U.S. Bank

Experienced project finance attorney providing legal support for financing infrastructure projects at U.S. Bank.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeNew York City • Illinois, Minnesota, New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal support for U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance (IF) with a focus on debt financing for energy and related infrastructure projects.
Support IF on legal matters with respect to debt transactions related to financing of infrastructure assets.
Work closely with business lines to improve how teams structure, evaluate, close and manage their financings.
Perform due diligence and provide guidance on financing documents ensuring alignment with U.S. Bank policies and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate effectively with in-house and external counsel.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Licensed by and in good standing with the appropriate state bar association or other appropriate state attorney licensing authority.
At least 8 years of in-house, government or law firm experience in energy and related infrastructure transactions and related financing and project documents.
Experience with drafting and negotiating financing documents, EPC, O&M, energy offtake, transmission, project supply and real property documents.
Ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable business guidance
Problem solver with a demonstrated commitment to client service and strength in working collaboratively.
Excellent communication skills and strategic thinker with ability to support process improvement.
Experience with tax credits is preferred, but not required.
Diligent, detail-oriented, and proactive, with a desire to learn new skills and keep abreast of industry and regulatory developments.
Interest and curiosity with respect to the Bank’s business and operations.
Experience developing new products and services in a highly regulated environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

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Hard Skills & Tools

Debt FinancingEPC DocumentsO&M DocumentsEnergy Offtake AgreementsTransmission AgreementsProject Supply DocumentsReal Property DocumentsDue DiligenceRegulatory ComplianceTax Credits

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCollaborationCommunicationDetail-OrientedProactive

Certifications

State Bar License