Counsel

Clearway Energy; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental & vision care

Job summary

Clearway Energy is looking for a Counsel to advise on legal matters related to utility-scale renewable energy projects. The position involves drafting and negotiating key legal documents, managing disputes, and collaborating with various project teams.

Qualified applicants should hold a JD, have relevant legal experience, and be licensed to practice law. This role offers a competitive salary range of $147,000 to $210,000, along with an annual bonus potential and a variety of benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in legal matters.
• Experience with utility-scale wind, solar, and battery energy storage projects.
• License to practice law is required.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate project and financing documents.
• Provide legal counsel on regulatory issues and litigation management.
• Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders.

Skills

Project finance knowledge

Legal document drafting

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

JD from an accredited law school

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 located in Denver, San Francisco, San Diego, or Scottsdale.

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.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience as an attorney at a law firm or in‑house legal department, ideally with exposure to complex commercial or project finance matters.
• Experience advising clients on project finance and development matters involving utility‑scale wind, 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 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.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written); project management skills; negotiation skills; ability to provide a high level of client service and build consensus.

Earnings

The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training, and certifications, and other factors permitted by law.

This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.

Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations: $147,000 - $210,000 USD

Benefits

Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO; medical, dental & vision care; HSAs with company contributions; health FSAs; dependent daycare FSAs; commuter benefits; relocation; a 401(k) plan with employer match; a variety of life & accident insurances; fertility programs; adoption assistance; generous parental leave; tuition reimbursement; and benefits for employees in same‑sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve.

Clearway encourages minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military & Veterans.

Clearway 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].

Visa Sponsorship

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

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