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Sunrun

Senior Legal Counsel, Project Finance

Sunrun

. Draft transaction documents and manage closing mechanics and conditions precedent for complex project financing transactions .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSenior💰 $165,282 - $220,376 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Project Finance with a strong focus on renewable energy financing transactions, including the ability to manage complex, high-value transactions from inception to closing. Provides strategic legal advice and effectively communicates complex legal issues to executive stakeholders.

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J.D. DegreeActive State Bar MembershipProject Finance ExperienceRenewable Energy FinancingNegotiation Skills

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Hard Skills
Transaction Document DraftingLegal Due DiligenceComplex Transaction ManagementPortfolio Financing StructuresCorporate Approvals Management
Soft Skills
Strategic ThinkingAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication Skills
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Industry Keywords
Project Financing TransactionsBack-Leverage DebtSubordinated DebtAsset-Backed SecuritizationsTax Equity Transactions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Draft transaction documents and manage closing mechanics and conditions precedent for complex project financing transactions
  • Work on back-leverage debt, term debt, subordinated debt, asset-backed securitizations, tax equity, and ITC transfer transactions structured as large portfolio financings of distributed generation assets
  • Manage corporate approvals and disclosures related to project financing transactions
  • Draft resolutions, operating agreements, and affiliate agreements
  • Coordinate with executive and board stakeholders for transaction approvals
  • Oversee and direct legal due diligence processes
  • Work with legal and business teams to respond to investor questions, including KYC, corporate, and consumer protection compliance due diligence
  • Provide practical, high-impact, solution-oriented legal advice to non-lawyer business partners
  • Lead the structuring, negotiation, and closing of complex, high-value transactions
  • Advise executive stakeholders and manage outside counsel on multi-million-dollar deals

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • J.D. Degree from an accredited law school
  • Active Membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar
  • Minimum of 4+ years of dedicated, top-tier experience practicing law, primarily focused on Project Finance
  • Strong focus in renewable energy financing transactions, including portfolio financing structures
  • Proven ability to independently drive numerous complex, high-value transactions from term sheet to closing under tight deadlines
  • Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly and decisively to executive leadership
  • Proficiency in utilizing AI tools to enhance productivity and streamline workflows, or agility and a growth mindset to rapidly master new AI technologies
  • Ability to perform normal office duties
  • Ability to operate office equipment, including computers, and determine the accuracy of work
  • Ability to interact and participate in meetings

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Employee development opportunities
  • Well-being and safety-focused culture
  • Less than 5% travel, primarily for team-building purposes
  • Reasonable accommodation during the hiring process or to perform the role
  • Equal opportunity employment environment