Senior Counsel - Project Finance

Origis Energy•New York, NY

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

Origis Energy is accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future by Reimagining ZeroSM. As one of America’s leading renewable energy and decarbonization solution platforms, the company continues to expand and reimagine its contribution to the world’s net-zero goals. Origis Energy puts customers first to deploy a wide range of sustainable solutions for grid power generation, performance optimization, and long-term operation of solar and energy storage plants across the U.S. Founded in 2008, Origis Energy is headquartered in Miami, FL. The Origis team, regarded as one of the leading developers in the U.S., is committed to living five core values in all interactions both with each other and external stakeholders: Solve for Tomorrow, Rise Together, Perform at Peak, Inspire & Grow, and Be Resilient. Origis Energy is seeking a midlevel attorney with 5+ years of experience in renewable energy project finance, with a strong emphasis on reviewing and negotiating lending agreements with financial institutions and tax equity agreements. The Senior Counsel position, reporting to the General Counsel, will play a critical role in supporting Origis’ Capital Markets team to ensure timely and efficient execution of financing transactions that enable the company to meet its project build schedules.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in renewable energy project finance, with a strong emphasis on reviewing and negotiating lending agreements with financial institutions and tax equity agreements.
JD and current member in good standing of at least one state bar.
Ability to balance legal risk with business priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to collaborate across legal, finance, and executive teams.
Familiarity with renewable energy project development and financing.
Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Nice To Haves

5+ years’ experience in project finance, banking, or structured finance, with a focus on energy infrastructure or renewable energy.
Strong understanding of debt financing structures (including construction, bridge and term loans), tax equity structures, lender and investor expectations, and market-standard terms.
Prior in-house or law firm experience preferred, especially in energy, infrastructure, or financial services sectors.
Prior experience with energy M&A transactions will be considered a plus.
Experience negotiating complex financial and commercial agreements under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

Review, negotiate, and draft credit agreements, collateral packages, intercreditor agreements, tax equity agreements, tax credit transfer agreements, and related project finance documentation.
Collaborate closely with the Capital Markets (Project Finance) team to support debt and tax equity financing efforts across solar and energy storage projects.
Manage and coordinate with external counsel to manage transaction flow and ensure cost-effective legal support.
Help ensure financing transactions are executed on schedule to support project development and construction timelines and commercial operations.
Advise internal stakeholders on legal risks, lender requirements, and compliance obligations associated with financing structures.
Prepare summaries of key deal terms and risk factors for the General Counsel and other senior leadership.
Support broader legal team on cross-functional matters including M&A, corporate governance, and other legal matters as needed.