Renewable Energy Senior Finance Attorney

Jobgether; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 239,000 - 292,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Annual in-person team retreat

401(k) plan with profit-sharing

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Jobgether seeks a Renewable Energy Senior Finance Attorney for a fully remote US-based role. The candidate will lead complex debt and tax equity financing, draft and negotiate all transaction documents, and structure tax equity transfers.

Seniority requires independent judgment and mentorship of junior attorneys in a distributed team. Requirements include 8+ years in renewable energy finance, strong corporate law background, and Bar admission.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of law firm experience serving renewable energy clients.
• Lead counsel on sophisticated financing transactions with minimal supervision.
• Strong corporate law foundation and project/portfolio M&A experience.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical and project management skills.
• Proven ability to mentor junior attorneys and work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex renewable energy financing transactions with minimal oversight.
• Draft, review, and negotiate term sheets, definitive docs, and ancillary agreements.
• Advise on debt and tax equity structures including construction debt and tax credits.
• Coordinate with clients and professionals to advance transactions.
• Mentor junior attorneys and manage multiple matters with tight deadlines.
• Align with firm policies and priorities while taking on additional responsibilities.

Skills

Renewable energy law

Debt financing

Tax equity

Lead counsel

Contract drafting

M&A transactions

Client coordination

Mentoring juniors

Education

Bar admission in resident state

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Renewable Energy Senior Finance Attorney based in the United States.This fully remote opportunity is designed for an experienced attorney with deep expertise in renewable energy project finance.The role focuses on leading complex debt and tax equity financing transactions, including tax credit transfers. You will take ownership of transactions from initial term sheets through negotiation and execution of final agreements. Working with clients, colleagues, and other professionals, you will help structure and advance projects that support the transition to a more sustainable energy future. The position also offers opportunities to contribute your corporate law expertise and experience with project and portfolio M&A. As a senior member of the team, you will exercise independent judgment, manage complex matters, and mentor junior attorneys. You can work remotely from anywhere you are licensed to practice law, within a collaborative, distributed legal environment.

Accountabilities

• Lead complex renewable energy financing transactions, serving as the senior attorney and managing deals with minimal oversight.
• Draft, review, revise, and negotiate financing documentation, from term sheets to definitive transaction documents and ancillary agreements.
• Advise on a broad range of financing structures, including construction and permanent debt, back-leverage, HoldCo and corporate financing, tax equity, and tax credit transfers.
• Coordinate with clients, colleagues, and external professionals to manage transaction matters and support successful outcomes.
• Oversee and support attorney teams throughout complex transactions, while providing guidance and mentorship to junior lawyers.
• Manage multiple matters simultaneously, maintaining strong organization and meeting demanding deadlines.
• Follow firm policies, practices, and priorities, and undertake additional responsibilities as requested by management.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of law firm experience in a practice serving clients in renewable energy or related industries.
• Extensive experience with debt and tax equity project financing, including construction and permanent debt, back-leverage, HoldCo and corporate financing, and tax credit transfers.
• Demonstrated ability to act as lead counsel on sophisticated financing transactions, independently managing deals and supporting legal teams with minimal supervision.
• A strong foundation in corporate law; experience leading project and portfolio M&A transactions is also valued.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage several complex matters under pressure and strict deadlines.
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach and a commitment to mentoring junior attorneys.
• Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment.
• Admission to and good standing with the Bar of the state where you reside.
• A genuine commitment to advancing the clean energy transition.

Benefits

• Base salary starting at $265,000 , with the final amount determined by experience, relevant expertise, business needs, and market factors.
• Annual merit-based bonuses.
• Additional bonuses for exceeding the annual billable hour requirement and for originating new clients and matters, based on a percentage of revenue received.
• Annual billable hour requirement of 1,200 hours.
• Fully remote work, with the flexibility to work from anywhere you are licensed to practice law.
• Annual in-person team retreat.
• 401(k) plan with firm profit-sharing matching.
• Health, dental, vision, and prescription insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.