Senior Finance Attorney – Renewable Energy

Clean Energy Counsel, LLP

. Serve as lead attorney on complex renewable energy financings .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $265,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in renewable energy financing, including debt financing and tax equity financing, while effectively managing complex transactions and collaborating with clients and colleagues. Strong organizational, drafting, and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

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Renewable Energy FinancingDebt FinancingComplex Transaction ManagementNegotiation SkillsBar Admission

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Hard Skills

Drafting Transaction DocumentsReviewing Term SheetsNegotiating AgreementsAnalytical SkillsProject Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationMentoring AbilityOrganizational SkillsAbility to Work Under Pressure

Certifications & Qualifications

Bar Admission

Industry Keywords

Renewable EnergyTax Equity FinancingCorporate FinancingConstruction DebtTax Credit Transfers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as lead attorney on complex renewable energy financings
Draft, review, revise, and negotiate term sheets, transaction documents, and ancillary agreements
Collaborate with clients, CEC colleagues, and other professionals on finance matters
Adhere to firm policies, practices, and priorities
Perform other duties requested by firm management

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience at a law firm in a practice serving clients in the renewable energy and related industries
Deep financing experience, including debt financing, construction and permanent debt, back-leverage, HoldCo, corporate financing, tax equity financing, and tax credit transfers
Ability to serve as senior lead attorney on complex financing transactions with minimal oversight
Strong organization, drafting, communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
Team-focused outlook and mentoring ability
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Organizational, planning, and project management skills
Ability to handle multiple complex matters under strict deadlines and pressure
Ability to collaborate effectively in a remote work environment
Admission to and good standing with the Bar of the applicant’s state of residence
Dedication to the firm’s mission

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonuses for exceeding the 1,200 annual billable hour requirement
Bonuses for origination of new clients and matters based on a percentage of total revenue received
Annual merit bonuses
Fully remote work environment
Annual in-person retreat
401(k), including firm profit-sharing matching
Dental, health, vision, and prescription drug insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays