Senior Counsel – Distributed Generation (Hybrid)

Description

• Review, negotiate and close MIPAs, debt and tax equity agreements
• Manage pre-litigation risks, and if litigation arises, develop litigation strategies to resolve disputes.
• Partner with corporate legal and senior management to align on project requirements, maximize value, and manage risk
• Manage outside counsel to ensure efficient and effective completion of tasks
• Draft, negotiate and close complex project agreements including leases, power purchase agreements, equipment procurement and warranty agreements, construction agreements, interconnection agreements, engineering and consulting service agreements, operations and maintenance agreements, confidentiality agreements, and filings/applications to local, state, and federal agencies (including FERC)
• Perform diligence activities related to closing transactions, including responding to inquiries from lenders and financing parties
• Advise and counsel capital markets and finance teams on risks associated with financing and M&A transactions and develop mitigation strategies
• Advise on the implementation and impact of federal legislation (e.g., Inflation Reduction Act and The One Big Beautiful Bill Act) on project finance transactions, including coordinating closely with business teams to implement such legislation and regulations related to project finance transactions (e.g., transferability, ITC adders, FEOC provisions).
• Coordinate with commercial teams to ensure project agreements are financeable
• Assist with maintenance of contract database
• Manage corporate approvals and disclosures, including drafting resolutions, operating agreements, and affiliate agreements, and coordinating with executive and board stakeholders for approvals.

Requirements

• Ability to identify risks and propose solutions
• Recent experience in development, construction, and financing of power facilities or infrastructure for an energy project developer or energy company
• Law degree (J.D.) and admission in California
• Experience as in-house counsel preferred but not required.
• 8+ years of experience as a lawyer in the renewable space, including specific legal knowledge and experience in solar C&I matters
• Proactive and solution-oriented
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight while influencing cross-functional teams
• Training with top-tier law firm preferred
• Ability to handle multiple projects and thrive in a dynamic team environment
• Proficient in Windows environment, MS Office, Outlook, Excel; technically savvy
• Positive, collaborative attitude and ability to mentor others
• Ability to make informed decisions quickly and navigate complexity
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Benefits

• Note that the pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance