Counsel

Clearwayjobs; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearwayjobs is seeking a Counsel to join their Denver team. This hybrid position involves advising on utility-scale energy projects and negotiating key legal documents. The ideal candidate will possess a JD, a strong background in project finance, and at least three years of relevant legal experience.

The role requires the ability to work collaboratively while maintaining a focus on high-quality legal work. Clearwayvalues candidates with a commitment to renewable energy and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of relevant experience in project finance or commercial matters.
• Experience in utility-scale energy sectors like solar and wind.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate project documents.
• Supervise outside counsel as necessary.
• Advise on regulatory issues and litigation.

Skills

Project finance expertise

Contract negotiation

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

JD from an accredited law school

License to practice law

Job description

What The Role Is

Counsel will advise and work with management and project teams as Clearway positions itself to capture emerging opportunities in utility‑scale wind, utility‑scale solar, battery energy storage, and gas segments of the energy industry. This hybrid position reports to an Assistant General Counsel and may be in any of our Denver, San Francisco, San Diego, or Scottsdale offices.

Pay by location:

• Denver, Scottsdale: $147,000 - $175,000
• San Diego: $162,000 - $190,000
• San Francisco: $175,000 - $210,000

If you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Review, interpret, draft, and negotiate project documents such as power purchase agreements
• Review, interpret, draft, and negotiate financing documents, including tax equity structures, debt financing, and cash equity financing
• Represent the company in acquisitions and dispositions
• Supervise outside counsel, as necessary
• Provide counsel on legal issues identified by asset management in connection with operating projects
• Support management of litigation and other dispute resolution processes
• Advise management on regulatory issues
• Assist other attorneys on additional projects as necessary
• Work cross‑functionally with different practice groups to guide a project through its lifecycle
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to facilitate continuous improvements to contracting processes and tools

What You’ll Bring

• JD and a strong academic record from an accredited law school, and a license to practice law are required.
• A minimum of three years of relevant experience as an attorney at a law firm or with an in‑house legal department, ideally with exposure to complex commercial or project finance matters.
• Experience advising clients with respect to project finance and development matters involving utility‑scale wind, utility‑scale solar, battery energy storage, and gas projects.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member, set priorities and respond to changing demands from multiple sources.
• Ability to retain and review complex information and articulate conclusions, risk assessments, and associated recommendations.
• Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast‑paced, collaborative environment with multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high‑quality legal work with accuracy, attention to detail, and sound judgment.

What Would Be Nice

• Interest in renewable energy and a demonstrated aptitude to understand complex and new technologies, systems, innovations, and business concepts, as well as market opportunities and challenges.
• Communication skills (verbal and written); project management skills; ability to negotiate; ability to provide a high level of client service and build consensus.

Clearway will not sponsor non‑immigrant visas for this position (H‑1B, TN, E‑3, etc.).

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Notice to Applicants

Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal‑employment laws, ordinances, and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.