Senior Counsel

About the role

The Senior Counsel for Procurement, EPC, and O&M will provide advice and counsel to management and project teams as Clearway positions itself to capture emerging opportunities in the Utility-Scale Wind, Solar, and Battery Energy Storage segments of the energy industry. This hybrid position reports to the Assistant General Counsel. It will be located at one of our office locations in San Diego, CA; Scottsdale, AZ; Houston, TX; Denver, CO; or San Francisco, CA.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and advice to clients on matters relating to engineering, procurement, construction, operations, and maintenance, including financed projects.
• Represent the company in major transactions and negotiations
• Draft and negotiate EPC Agreements, O&M Agreements, Turbine Supply Agreements, Module Supply Agreements, etc.
• Provide counsel on legal issues identified by asset management, O&M, EPC, and procurement teams in connection with operating projects.
• Supervise outside counsel as necessary.
• Assist other attorneys or the General Counsel on additional projects as necessary.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including development and project finance counsel, to facilitate continuous improvements to contracting processes and tools.

Requirements

• JD and a strong academic record from a prominent law school.
• Licence to practice law.
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience at a major law firm or with a sophisticated in-house legal department; many candidates may have substantially more experience.
• Significant experience advising clients with respect to construction, procurement, and operation and maintenance matters, ideally involving utility-scale wind, solar, and/or battery projects.
• Business acumen and excellent commercial judgment.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member, ability to set priorities, and to respond to changing demands from multiple sources.
• Communication skills (verbal and written) to include the ability to work independently, project management skills, ability to negotiate, ability to provide a high level of client service, and build consensus.
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Experience 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.
• Demonstrated ability to obtain and review complex information and clearly articulate conclusions and associated recommendations.
• Ability to and preference for working in a fast-paced, leanly staffed, entrepreneurial environment.
• Solution-oriented, “get-to-yes” problem-solver with a proven ability to think creatively about responsibly managing risk in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to and preference for working in a fast-paced, leanly staffed, entrepreneurial environment.
• Previous wind, solar, or battery system experience.

Qualifications

• JD and a strong academic record from a prominent law school.
• Licence to practice law.
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience at a major law firm or with a sophisticated in-house legal department; many candidates may have substantially more experience.
• Significant experience advising clients with respect to construction, procurement, and operation and maintenance matters, ideally involving utility-scale wind, solar, and/or battery projects.
• Business acumen and excellent commercial judgment.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member, ability to set priorities, and to respond to changing demands from multiple sources.
• Communication skills (verbal and written) to include the ability to work independently, project management skills, ability to negotiate, ability to provide a high level of client service, and build consensus.
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Experience 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.
• Demonstrated ability to obtain and review complex information and clearly articulate conclusions and associated recommendations.
• Ability to and preference for working in a fast-paced, leanly staffed, entrepreneurial environment.
• Solution-oriented, “get-to-yes” problem-solver with a proven ability to think creatively about responsibly managing risk in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to and preference for working in a fast-paced, leanly staffed, entrepreneurial environment.
• Previous wind, solar, or battery system experience.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of renewable energy and related industries.

Benefits

Clearway offers a comprehensive menu of benefits including:

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

Pay

The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.

Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations: $200,000 - $230,000 USD

Schedule

This is a hybrid position with some remote work options.