Knowledge Counsel, Projects and Infrastructure

Mayer Brown

. Partner with practice leadership to assess knowledge needs and develop and implement knowledge strategies .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $254,000 - $336,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project finance and infrastructure law, with a strong focus on structuring, drafting, and negotiating transactions. Proficient in legal technology and knowledge management, with the ability to develop and deliver training and resources to enhance legal practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project Finance ExperienceLegal Technology ProficiencyKnowledge Management ExpertiseJ.D. or Equivalent Law DegreeStrong Drafting and Negotiation Skills

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Hard Skills

Project Finance TransactionsLegal ResearchDrafting Legal DocumentsNegotiating ContractsUnderstanding of Power Purchase AgreementsSecured Lending PrinciplesTax Equity TransactionsUCC Article 9 KnowledgeTransaction DiligenceClosing Processes

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsRelationship BuildingTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeAI PlatformsKnowledge Management Technology

Certifications & Qualifications

Admitted to Practice Law

Industry Keywords

Projects and Infrastructure LawEnergy TransactionsCommercial ArrangementsEPC AgreementsO&M AgreementsInterconnection ArrangementsLegal OpinionsDiligence TemplatesBest PracticesLegal Knowledge Resources

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with practice leadership to assess knowledge needs and develop and implement knowledge strategies
Communicate, review and update the knowledge strategy and priorities
Monitor legal and business developments relevant to the practice group
Create, draft, update and enhance legal knowledge resources, standard forms, precedents, best practices, how-to memos and legal research documents
Maintain project finance and development resources, including deal-closing protocols, renewable project finance trackers, databases, diligence templates, legal opinions, model credit documentation and precedent collections
Classify precedents, identify meaningful deal terms and market distinctions, and help attorneys locate relevant documents
Assess workflows and implement knowledge management and practice solutions
Capture project finance and development know-how at matter closing and preserve reusable lessons learned
Verify KM data accuracy and improve data collection processes
Advise attorneys on technical legal queries and collaborate with clients when appropriate
Monitor legal and regulatory developments and help mitigate practice-group risk
Coordinate matter descriptions, deal submissions and taxonomy with Business Development
Develop and maintain AI and precedent resources for project finance documents and workflows
Apply information-governance requirements to AI tools and shared knowledge collections
Evaluate, pilot, configure and deploy legal technology, generative AI and document automation
Develop, test and refine prompts for legal tasks
Act as a subject matter expert on legal technology and AI
Translate practice workflows into scalable technology-enabled solutions
Define practice-specific metadata and contribute to AI asset governance
Research and communicate legal and market developments and support business-development opportunities
Draft client alerts, articles, thought leadership and other client-facing content
Develop and deliver client training, seminars and talking points
Develop and deliver training on project finance, transaction structures, diligence, financing and project documents
Train attorneys on KM resources, legal technology and best practices
Promote adoption of KM resources and mentor associates
Build relationships across the firm and contribute to firmwide KM initiatives
Attend external training and conferences and provide additional knowledge support as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution
Lawyer with actual practice experience in a field related to Projects and Infrastructure
Admitted or willing to become admitted to practice in the jurisdiction in which the position is located
Minimum of 6 years’ experience practicing as a US Projects & Infrastructure lawyer for an AmLaw 100 law firm
Substantial hands-on project finance experience
Excellent knowledge of structuring, drafting and negotiating project finance transactions
Experience representing lenders, sponsors and/or developers
Strong knowledge of project development and commercial arrangements used in energy and infrastructure transactions
Knowledge of power purchase agreements, EPC agreements, O&M agreements, interconnection arrangements and related diligence
Experience with tax equity or tax credit transfer transactions is an advantage
Excellent knowledge of secured lending principles, credit agreements, collateral and security documents, UCC Article 9, legal opinions, transaction diligence and closing processes
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
Experience using AI platforms and knowledge-management technology in a U.S. finance practice
High professional standards and commitment to quality
Excellent drafting, problem solving and research skills
Strong legal judgment in assessing project finance documents and precedents
Well-developed organizational and communication skills
Understanding of different learning processes and training methods
Ability to work effectively with an established, close-knit team
Ability to interact with people at all levels and build credibility and relationships
Commercial and pragmatic outlook
Positive, self-motivated and dynamic approach
Highly proactive and independent approach to advancing workflows

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
AD&D insurance
401(k) savings plan
Back-up childcare and eldercare
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Professional development and growth opportunities
Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans