Lead Renewable Energy Finance Counsel

Mickelson & Company; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Mickelson & Company seeks an experienced project finance professional to lead the tax credit transfer financings and related project financings for infrastructure and clean energy projects. You will manage a team of Associates and Analysts delivering financial modeling, due diligence, and deal execution support across the transaction lifecycle.

The role collaborates with external developers, renewable energy companies, legal, audit, and consulting firms to drive deals through closing and to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in law, corporate finance, project finance, investment banking, commercial banking, private equity, or developer roles
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, engineering, or related field; JD preferred
• Advanced financial modeling expertise, including forecasting, valuation, and scenario analysis, with the ability to build dynamic and scalable models in Excel
• Experience in negotiating and processing transactions at a law firm, in private practice or investment banking preferred
• Lateral thinker, ability to move quickly and decisively
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical rigor, ensuring accuracy and quality
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and respectfully in a team-oriented environment

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end transaction processes: manage tax credit transfer financings and sales, coordinate underwriting, negotiate term sheets and definitive documents, and drive deals through approval and closing
• Oversee and review complex project finance models used for valuation, return analysis, sensitivities, and lender/investor cases, ensuring accuracy and bankability of key assumptions
• Perform detailed due diligence and support deal execution, working cross-functionally with internal teams and external advisors to evaluate data rooms, transaction terms and project documentation, identifying key risks and drivers.
• Lead, manage, and mentor the renewable energy finance team, setting standards for project management, modeling, analysis, and transaction execution
• Cultivate relationships with investors, project developers, advisors, lawyers, and other stakeholders to support transactions and advance company objectives
• Contribute to overall company strategy and resource allocation, including providing support to the Railroad and Advisory teams
• Create and present reports and materials for senior leadership
• Assist with the development of marketing documents and approach
• Continuously improve company processes, models, and tools to drive accuracy, efficiency, and insight across the firm
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Financial modeling

Due diligence

Transaction management

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Valuation & scenario analysis

Excel modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, engineering, or related field

JD (juris Doctor) preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Mickelson & Company seeks an experienced project finance professional to lead the tax credit transfer financings and related project financings for infrastructure and clean energy projects. You will manage a team of Associates and Analysts delivering financial modeling, due diligence, and deal execution support across the transaction lifecycle.

The role collaborates with external developers, renewable energy companies, legal, audit, and consulting firms to drive deals through closing and to