Assistant General Counsel, Impact Finance – Infrastructure Project Finance

U.S. Bank

Project finance attorney advising U.S. Bank’s Impact Finance business on energy and infrastructure debt financings.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeNew York City • District of Columbia, Illinois, Minnesota, New York, Washington, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $170,255 - $200,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal support for debt financing in energy and infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on drafting and negotiating financing documents while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Proven ability to provide actionable business guidance and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.

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Licensed AttorneyEnergy Infrastructure TransactionsFinancing Document DraftingStrategic ThinkingClient Service Commitment

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Hard Skills

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

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaborative Work StyleDetail-OrientedProactive ApproachDesire to Learn

Certifications & Qualifications

State Bar License

Industry Keywords

U.S. BancorpImpact FinanceInfrastructure AssetsMidstream ProjectsLiquified Natural GasThermal ProjectsTransmission ProjectsProfessional DevelopmentPro Bono WorkCode of Ethics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal support for U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance, focusing on debt financing for energy and related infrastructure projects
Support new and existing debt transactions involving infrastructure assets, particularly midstream, liquified natural gas, thermal, and transmission projects
Work closely with business lines to improve how teams structure, evaluate, close, and manage financings
Perform due diligence and advise business-line teams on financing documents
Ensure financing documents align with U.S. Bank internal policies and regulatory requirements
Work effectively with in-house and external counsel
Provide legal advice and guidance to clients and colleagues
Contribute to Law Division collaboration, community participation, professional development, and pro bono work

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 financing/project documents
Experience 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
Demonstrated commitment to client service
Strength working collaboratively
Excellent communication skills
Strategic thinking and ability to support process improvement
Experience with tax credits preferred but not required
Diligent, detail-oriented, and proactive
Desire to learn new skills and keep abreast of industry and regulatory developments
Interest and curiosity regarding the Bank’s business and operations
Experience developing new products and services in a highly regulated environment
Ability to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures, including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and workplace conduct and safety policies

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
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
Pension
Disability accommodations during the application or hiring process
Pro bono work opportunities
Inclusive environment and inclusion initiatives