Renewable Energy Lawyer (Remote)

Overview

A legal services organization is seeking experienced Renewable Energy Lawyers to support global energy clients. Candidates should have a strong background in renewable energy law, including advising on project development, financing, regulatory compliance, and transactional matters within the renewable energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on the development, financing, and implementation of renewable energy projects.
• Negotiate project agreements, permits, and leases.
• Advise clients on regulatory compliance related to environmental regulations, zoning laws, and permitting requirements.
• Structure and negotiate renewable energy transactions such as power purchase agreements (PPAs), project acquisitions, and financing arrangements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate tax equity and debt financing documentation, including portfolio financing structures, back-leverage debt, and tax equity partnership documents.

Requirements

• Active bar license in the state of residence.
• Minimum of 5 years of legal practice experience focused on renewable energy, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state renewable energy laws and regulations, including FERC, PURPA, ITC, and PTC.
• Experience with utilities is preferred.
• Proven experience managing renewable energy projects from inception to completion, including securing land rights for wind and solar farms and negotiating financing deals for EPC development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience advising on various renewable energy technologies and projects, including utility-scale and distributed generation, solar, and battery storage.
• Familiarity with financing structures such as tax equity financing, project finance, and structured finance.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and project management skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated total compensation for full-time attorney roles ranges from $104,500 to $325,000 per year.
• Non-attorney roles range from $71,250 to $309,750 per year.
• Compensation is based on experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.
• Benefits may include health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities.

Location

This role supports clients globally; specific location details and work authorization requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.

This opportunity is with a leading provider of alternative legal services, delivering innovative legal solutions to a diverse client base across multiple regions. The organization is committed to equal employment opportunity and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the recruitment process. Employment may be contingent upon background checks and legal authorization to work.