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
• Aid 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

• 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

• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams

Benefits

The pay range for this role varies by location, ranging from $147,000 to $210,000 USD annually. Clearway Energy Group offers a comprehensive menu of benefits, including:

• Generous PTO
• Medical, dental, and vision care
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) with company contributions
• Dependent daycare Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Commuter benefits
• Relocation assistance
• A 401(k) plan with employer match
• A variety of life and accident insurances
• Fertility programs
• Adoption assistance
• Generous parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions, and domestic partnerships