Senior Counsel, Renewable Energy & Project Finance

Clearway Energy Group; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision care

401(k) with employer match

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Clearway Energy Group seeks an experienced Counsel in a hybrid role serving management and project teams across wind, solar, energy storage, and gas segments. The position is based in multiple offices, including San Francisco, with a salary range of $147,000–$210,000 depending on location.

The role requires a JD with bar admission and at least 3 years of relevant experience, including project finance and complex commercial matters.

Qualifications

• JD and license to practice law are required.

Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, draft, and negotiate project documents such as power purchase agreements.
• Review, interpret, draft, and negotiate financing documents, including tax equity structures, debt financing, and cash equity financing.
• Represent the company in acquisitions and dispositions.
• Supervise outside counsel as necessary.
• Provide counsel on regulatory issues identified by asset management in operating projects.
• Support management of litigation and other dispute resolution processes.
• Advise management on regulatory issues.
• Assist other attorneys on additional projects as necessary.
• Work cross-functionally with different practice groups to guide a project through its lifecycle.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to facilitate contracting process improvements.

Skills

Legal negotiation

Cross-functional work

Regulatory issues

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar license

Job description

Clearway Energy Group seeks an experienced Counsel in a hybrid role serving management and project teams across wind, solar, energy storage, and gas segments. The position is based in multiple offices, including San Francisco, with a salary range of $147,000–$210,000 depending on location.

The role requires a JD with bar admission and at least 3 years of relevant experience, including project finance and complex commercial matters.