Senior Counsel – Project Finance, Commercial

Energy Vault

. Lead end-to-end legal structuring and negotiation of project finance transactions, including construction loans, term debt, tax equity, back-leverage facilities, and permanent financing .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSenior💰 $146,000 - $234,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading project finance transactions, including structuring and negotiating complex financing agreements, while ensuring compliance with IRA tax credit structures and managing lender due diligence. Proven ability to handle multiple transactions in fast-paced environments with strong drafting and negotiation skills.

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Project Finance ExperienceJ.D. From An Accredited Law SchoolIRA Tax Credit Structures KnowledgeDrafting And Negotiation SkillsEnergy Sector Financing Expertise

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Hard Skills

Project Finance TransactionsCredit Agreements DraftingSecurity Packages NegotiationFinancing Document PreparationConstruction FinancingTax Equity StructuresEntity StructuringCorporate GovernanceLender Due Diligence ManagementIntercreditor Arrangements

Soft Skills

Commercially MindedStrong Risk Allocation InstinctsAbility To Manage Competing PrioritiesExcellent Communication SkillsAbility To Thrive In Fast-Paced Environments

Certifications & Qualifications

Member Of A State Bar In Good Standing

Industry Keywords

Energy FinancingBattery StorageInfrastructure FinancingData Center FinancingEPC ContractsPPAsInterconnection AgreementsDomestic Content ComplianceFEOC ComplianceConstruction Loans

Tech Stack

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Vault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end legal structuring and negotiation of project finance transactions, including construction loans, term debt, tax equity, back-leverage facilities, and permanent financing
Draft and negotiate credit agreements, security packages, depositary and accounts agreements, consent and assignment agreements, and related financing documents
Advise on financing structures for build-own-operate assets, including collateral structures, security interests, and intercreditor arrangements
Manage lender due diligence processes and coordinate with lenders' counsel through financial close
Advise on IRA tax credit structures, including ITC, PTC, domestic content, energy communities, and FEOC compliance
Support refinancings, amendments, waivers, and ongoing lender compliance matters post-close
Manage multiple transactions simultaneously at varying stages of execution
Support corporate-level debt facilities, revolving credit lines, and balance sheet financing
Advise on entity structuring and capitalization for project-level subsidiaries and holding companies
Assist with corporate governance matters tied to financing transactions
Review EPC contracts, equipment procurement agreements, PPAs, and interconnection agreements for bankability and lender consent processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an accredited law school
Member of a state bar in good standing
8–15 years of project finance experience, with significant exposure to energy, battery storage, infrastructure, or data center financings
Demonstrated track record closing complex project finance transactions from term sheet through financial close, including tax equity structures (ITC and/or PTC)
Working knowledge of IRA incentive structures, domestic content and FEOC compliance requirements, and how they interact with project financing and tax credit eligibility
Experience with construction financing and term conversion is highly valued
Corporate finance or capital markets experience is a plus
Proven ability to manage a high-volume workload with multiple active deals, competing priorities, and tight deadlines
Commercially minded with strong instincts for practical risk allocation
Excellent drafting and negotiation skills; confident advising and presenting to senior leadership and external counterparties
Willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally, up to 10%
Comfortable thriving in fast-paced, rapid growth environments
Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check
Energy Vault participates in E-Verify

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus plan
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
401K employer matching
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and family
Flexible Spending Account
Company-paid Life insurance, Short- and Long-term disability insurance
8-weeks for Paternity leave
Generous holiday allowance
Flexible time off plus sick leave
Reimbursement for home office equipment, phone, and internet expenses