Counsel

About the role

This hybrid position advises and works with management and project teams as Clearway positions itself to capture emerging opportunities in utility-scale wind, utility-scale solar, battery energy storage, and gas segments of the energy industry. It reports to an Assistant General Counsel and may be located in any of the following offices: Denver, Scottsdale, San Diego, or San Francisco.

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 legal issues identified by asset management in connection with operating projects
• Support management of litigation and other dispute resolution processes
• Advises 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 continuous improvements to contracting processes and tools

Requirements

A JD and a strong academic record from an accredited law school, and a license to practice law are required. A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience as an attorney at a law firm or with an in-house legal department, ideally with exposure to complex commercial or project finance matters. Experience advising clients with respect to project finance and development matters involving utility-scale wind, utility-scale solar, battery energy storage, and gas projects. Ability to work independently and as a team member, ability to set priorities and respond to changing demands from multiple sources. Ability to retain and review complex information and articulate conclusions, risk assessments, and associated recommendations. Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, collaborative environment with multiple priorities. Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality legal work with accuracy, attention to detail, and sound judgment.

Qualifications

Interest in renewable energy and a demonstrated aptitude to understand complex and new technologies, systems, innovations, and business concepts, as well as market opportunities and challenges. Communication skills (verbal and written); project management skills; ability to negotiate; ability to provide a high level of client service and build consensus.

Skills

JD and a strong academic record from an accredited law school, and a license to practice law. Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience as an attorney at a law firm or with an in-house legal department, ideally with exposure to complex commercial or project finance matters. Experience advising clients with respect to project finance and development matters involving utility-scale wind, utility-scale solar, battery energy storage, and gas projects. Ability to work independently and as a team member, ability to set priorities and respond to changing demands from multiple sources. Ability to retain and review complex information and articulate conclusions, risk assessments, and associated recommendations. Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, collaborative environment with multiple priorities. Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality legal work with accuracy, attention to detail, and sound judgment.

Benefits

Salary range across all U.S. locations: $147,000—$210,000 USD. Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.8 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 2 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Pay

Pay by location:

• Denver, Scottsdale: $147,000 - $175,000
• San Diego: $162,000 - $190,000
• San Francisco: $175,000 - $210,000

Schedule

Hybrid schedule, with in-office days on Tuesdays and Thursdays.