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Posted July 05, 2026

Lateral Associate - Corporate: Project Development & Finance (New York)

Sullivan & Cromwell
New York, NY Full Time
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Sullivan & Cromwell is seeking experienced associates to join the Firm's General Practice (corporate) - Project Development & Finance group. Ideal candidates should have at least two years of experience working at a law firm in practices involving project finance and project related joint ventures and/or commercial contracts. This is an opportunity for experienced lawyers, and as such, current law students are not eligible for consideration for this role.

About the Project Development & Finance Group:

Sullivan & Cromwell’s Project Development and Finance lawyers offer clients unrivaled quality in connection with the development and project financing of natural resources, energy, renewables, green/sustainable, and infrastructure developments. Unlike other firms working on a high volume of routine projects, at any one time, S&C is highly focused on a small number of the world’s largest and most complex projects.

Salary

The associate base salary is tied to assigned associate class year. The standard scale is included below.

  • 1st year (Class of 2025): $235,000

  • 2nd year (Class of 2024): $245,000

  • 3rd year (Class of 2023): $270,000

  • 4th year (Class of 2022): $320,000

  • 5th year (Class of 2021): $385,000

  • 6th year (Class of 2020): $410,000

  • 7th year (Class of 2019): $440,000

  • 8th year (Class of 2018): $455,000

  • 9th year (Class of 2017): $455,000

It is the Firm’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. The Firm does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation or a related medical condition), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, past, current or prospective military service, protected hairstyles or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

The Firm will make reasonable accommodations to eligible individuals with known disabilities, known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or for religious observance, to the extent required by applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

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