Remote Senior Finance Counsel for Renewable Energy Projects

Spencer Ogden; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Ogden is partnering with a leading private equity-backed renewable energy IPP to hire a Finance Counsel. The role is open to any office location or remote work, offering broad exposure to project finance, tax equity, and M&A across renewable energy assets.

The Finance Counsel will lead legal transactions, draft financing documents, advise on tax considerations, and manage relationships with development, finance, and executive teams as well as outside counsel.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in good standing in at least one U.S. state.
• 5–10 years of experience in a law firm or in-house role.
• Experience with renewable energy transactions, including project finance and M&A.

Responsibilities

• Lead the legal side of project financings for renewable and storage projects.
• Draft and negotiate core financing documents.
• Support M&A, divestitures, and joint ventures at the project and portfolio level.
• Advise on tax considerations that shape project financings.
• Review and negotiate project agreements that affect financeability.
• Manage post-closing obligations.
• Select, scope, and budget outside counsel engagements.

Skills

Project finance

M&A experience

Negotiation

Leadership

Education

J.D.

Job description

Spencer Ogden is partnering with a leading private equity-backed renewable energy IPP to hire a Finance Counsel. The role is open to any office location or remote work, offering broad exposure to project finance, tax equity, and M&A across renewable energy assets.

The Finance Counsel will lead legal transactions, draft financing documents, advise on tax considerations, and manage relationships with development, finance, and executive teams as well as outside counsel.