Finance Attorney (Energy)

Paragon Legal; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm is seeking a qualified Finance Attorney to provide support in renewable energy project finance. This fully remote role requires at least 5 years of experience and involves negotiating various agreements key to project financing. The successful candidate will work 20-30 hours per week with a strong possibility of extension and increased hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in renewable energy project finance.
• Familiarity with Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and tax equity transactions.
• Ability to collaborate with legal teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support with overflow work related to renewable energy financing.
• Negotiate and understand various financial agreements.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legal frameworks.

Skills

Experience in renewable energy project finance

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The Position
Our client, a renewable energy company, is seeking an experiencedFinance Attorney to support with some overflow work. This candidate should have a minimum 5 years ofexperience in renewableenergy project finance and experience with:

• Experience in financing deals based on asset value and revenue generation rather than borrower creditworthiness.
• Understanding of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)
• Experience with tax equity transactions
• Membership Interest Purchase Agreements (MIPAs)
• Equity & Capital Contribution Agreements (ECCAs)
• Familiarity with the full suite of negotiated agreements specific to renewable energy project development.

The ideal candidate should be proactive and forward-thinking, independent and self-sufficient, and possess strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal stakeholders and external legal teams.

The client is aiming for a mid-July start date and the duration is 6 months. 20-30 hours/week with potential to scale very quickly and the role is fully remote.

The hourly rate for this assignment is expected to be between $112and $125. This range is an estimate; an employee’s compensation will be based on the employee’s qualifications, skillset, and relevant experience, specific client needs, project requirements, and other considerations permitted by law.

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About Paragon
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