Renewable Energy Senior Finance Attorney

Clean Energy Counsel

9d • $265,000 • Remote

About The Position

Clean Energy Counsel, a mission-driven law firm dedicated to accelerating the transition to a more sustainable future, is seeking a senior finance attorney with strong law firm experience and academic credentials. The role focuses on debt and tax equity project financings in the renewable energy sector. The ideal candidate also has a solid corporate law foundation and experience leading project and portfolio M&A transactions.

This is a fully remote position. Attorneys may work remotely from anywhere they are licensed to practice law. The attorney will lead complex renewable energy financings, collaborate with clients and colleagues, and support the firm’s policies and mission.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of law firm experience serving clients in renewable energy and related industries.
• Deep financing experience, including construction and permanent debt, back-leverage, HoldCo and corporate debt financing, tax equity financing, and tax credit transfers.
• Ability to serve confidently and competently as the senior lead attorney on complex financing transactions, managing the deal and supporting attorney teams with minimal oversight.
• Strong organization, drafting, communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, planning, and project management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple complex matters simultaneously under strict deadlines and pressure.
• Ability to work and collaborate effectively in a remote work environment.
• Admission to and good standing with the bar of the applicant’s state of residence.
• Dedication to the firm’s mission.

Nice To Haves

• A solid corporate law foundation.
• Experience leading project and portfolio M&A transactions.
• Excellent law firm experience and academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead attorney on complex renewable energy financings.
• Draft, review, revise, and negotiate term sheets, transaction documents, and ancillary agreements.
• Collaborate with clients, Clean Energy Counsel colleagues, and other professionals on finance matters.
• Adhere to firm policies, practices, and priorities.
• Perform other duties as requested by firm management.
• Manage complex transactions and supporting attorney teams with minimal oversight.
• Mentor junior attorneys.

Benefits

• Base salary of $265,000 or more; amount determined during the interview process based on factors including experience, expertise, business needs, and market factors.
• Bonuses for exceeding the 1,200 annual billable-hour requirement and for originating new clients and matters, based on a percentage of total revenue received.
• Annual merit bonuses.
• Fully remote work environment with an annual in-person retreat.
• 401(k) with firm profit-sharing matching.
• Dental, health, vision, and prescription insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed