Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Leadenhall Search & Selection is recruiting for an unnamed U.S. renewable energy company and independent power producer. The Senior Counsel – Project Finance will lead and execute complex project financings, tax equity investments, and related transactions, advising on financing structures and project agreements while coordinating with internal teams and external legal advisers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex renewable energy project financings, including construction loans, bridge facilities and term debt transactions
• Draft, negotiate and review credit agreements, security documentation, guarantees and other financing agreements
• Structure and negotiate tax equity investments, partnership flip transactions and transferable tax credit arrangements
• Advise on federal renewable energy tax incentives, including Investment Tax Credits (ITCs) and Production Tax Credits (PTCs)
• Review material project agreements, including EPC, O&M, interconnection and power purchase agreements, to ensure project bankability
• Lead transaction due diligence, coordinate closing processes and manage external legal advisers
• Advise on financing structures, joint ventures, special-purpose entities and ongoing financing compliance
• Collaborate closely with Finance, Development, Construction and executive leadership to deliver successful transactions

Skills

• Qualified attorney with an active licence to practise in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 5+ years of relevant legal experience, with a strong focus on renewable energy project finance
• Demonstrable experience leading construction and term debt financing transactions
• Experience with tax equity financing and/or transferable tax credit transactions
• Strong understanding of renewable energy project structures, financing documentation and commercial agreements
• Proven ability to independently manage complex transactions from initial structuring through closing
• Commercially minded, proactive and comfortable working autonomously within a growing business
• Background within a leading law firm's project finance, energy or infrastructure practice
• Previous in-house experience with a renewable energy developer, IPP or energy investment platform
• Experience financing utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects

Benefits

• Fully remote: Work from anywhere within the United States.
• Career development: Join an expanding organisation with the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to its long-term growth.
• Performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Direct exposure: Work closely with senior leadership, Finance and Project Finance teams.

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