Senior Counsel - Project Finance

Key Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate, and draft credit agreements, collateral packages, intercreditor agreements, tax equity agreements, tax credit transfer agreements, and related project finance documentation.
• Collaborate closely with the Capital Markets (Project Finance) team to support debt and tax equity financing efforts across solar and energy storage projects.
• Manage and coordinate with external counsel to manage transaction flow and ensure cost-effective legal support.
• Help ensure financing transactions are executed on schedule to support project development and construction timelines and commercial operations.
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal risks, lender requirements, and compliance obligations associated with financing structures.
• Prepare summaries of key deal terms and risk factors for the General Counsel and other senior leadership.
• Support broader legal team on cross-functional matters including M&A, corporate governance, and other legal matters as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in project finance, banking, or structured finance, with a focus on energy infrastructure or renewable energy.
• Strong understanding of debt financing structures (including construction, bridge and term loans), tax equity structures, lender and investor expectations, and market-standard terms.
• Prior in-house or law firm experience preferred, especially in energy, infrastructure, or financial services sectors.
• Prior experience with energy M&A transactions will be considered a plus.
• Experience negotiating complex financial and commercial agreements under tight deadlines.
• JD and current member in good standing of at least one state bar.

Key Attributes for Success

• Ability to balance legal risk with business priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to collaborate across legal, finance, and executive teams.
• Familiarity with renewable energy project development and financing.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Location

Greater NYC area

Travel

Up to 10% travel required as necessary

Job Level

Director – no direct reports

Pay Range

New York Pay Range: $200,000 - $240,000 USD