Senior Counsel

Internal Revenue Service; Redwood City (CA); Remote; USD 190,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide legal guidance for its varied projects in solar and battery storage. This role involves advising on transactions, managing legal documentation, and ensuring compliance within an innovative and fast-growing environment. Ideal candidates will have a JD from a notable law school and substantial experience in the renewables sector.

Benefits

100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays

12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience at a major law firm or sophisticated in-house legal department.
• Significant experience in renewables, focusing on M&A, real estate, and project finance.
• Licensed to practice law in applicable state.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to support growth and legal matters in renewable energy.
• Negotiate and review acquisition structures and project documentation.
• Manage and supervise outside counsel within budget.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Project Management

Education

JD from a leading law school

Job description

Do you want to work with high caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Are you committed to advancing the clean energy revolution? Join us at SB Energy, a leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our Mission is to provide flexible renewable energy at scale, accelerating the global energy transition and benefiting our planet, customers, communities, and people.

SB Energy develops, builds, owns & operates some of the largest and most technically advanced renewable projects across the United States, with headquarters in Redwood City, CA. The company was launched in 2019 and has quickly become one of the largest solar and storage developer/IPPs in the U.S. With 3 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy projects in operation and a multi-GW development pipeline, SB Energy is building the renewable energy future – today. SB Energy also utilizes its strong culture of innovation to identify and incorporate new technology into our projects, including our AI-based digital platform, to deliver renewable energy that is local, reliable, and matched to load.

Come join us in accelerating the energy transition to cleaner, more sustainable sources of power!

Basic Function

Provide legal counsel to SB Energy’s cross functional teams and support growth of the platform, work interactively with the legal team, the executive team and other functional teams. This position reports to the Deputy General Counsel.

Responsibilities:

• Provide counsel to the Company as the business positions itself to capture emerging opportunities in the following segments of the energy industry: Utility Scale-Solar, battery storage and other renewable energy resources, development and acquisition of new technologies, etc.
• Support project and corporate financing – construction debt, corporate debt, tax equity facilities and other structures, potential equipment financing facilities, etc.
• Support, negotiate and review acquisition structures and documentation as we grow our pipeline and enter new markets with new technologies.
• Assist with the review, negotiation and drafting of real estate agreements and title issues.
• Research, review, interpret, draft and negotiate project documents such as power purchase agreements, energy and/or REC hedge transactions, EPC and O&M agreements..
• Manage and supervise outside counsel within budgetary constraints; review and approve outside counsel invoices.
• Provide counsel on legal issues identified by development and operations teams in connection with development and operating projects.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• JD and strong academic record from a leading law school.
• Licensed to practice law in applicable state of residence.
• 5 + years of relevant experience at a major law firm or with a sophisticated in-house legal department.
• Significant experience with respect to transactions in the renewables industry, with a focus on M&A, real estate and/or project development and finance.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member; ability to set priorities and to respond to changing demands from multiple sources.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); project management skills; ability to negotiate; ability to provide a high level of client service and build consensus across a matrixed client organization.
• Ability to interface with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to take lead on any responsibilities within the job description, with support from outside counsel and/or other members of the internal legal team.

Location: This position can be remote or located within one of our office areas in Redwood City, CA, Denver, CO or Carlsbad, CA.

Base Pay - $190,000 - $220,000

The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our team. In addition to competitive base pay, total compensation may include a discretionary annual bonus, a long-term incentive plan aligned with our ownership mindset, and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.

Our Health & Wellness Benefits

At SB Energy, we invest in our people and their families with benefits designed for flexibility, support, and peace of mind. Full-time employees enjoy:

• 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
• Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
• Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
• Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
• Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
• Device Purchase Support

At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now!

SB Energy is built on a foundation of collaboration and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.

To learn more about us, visit www.sbenergy.com.

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