Renewable Energy Project Development & Finance Associate (3+ years): Firm Wide

Overview

This role supports the Renewable Energy practice, working across wind, solar, geothermal, hydrogen, and battery storage projects. The practice represents developers, investors, borrowers, corporate buyers, and utilities involved in developing, financing, buying, selling, and managing renewable energy projects, including matters involving conventional energy producers transitioning from fossil fuels to clean energy sources.

Responsibilities

• Work with clients on renewable energy projects, including first-rate matters from Alaska to New York.
• Provide hands-on legal support and work directly with clients.
• Support a range of transactional and contracting matters, including:
  • Project development and finance
  • Mergers & acquisitions
  • Commercial contract review and negotiation
  • Related agreements such as power purchase agreements, company or asset purchase and sale agreements, hedge contacts, equipment supply contracts, and construction contracts (or similar agreements)
• Collaborate with a team-oriented group of attorneys.
• Demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills.

Requirements

• At least three years of law firm experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Project development
  • Finance
  • Mergers & acquisitions
  • Commercial contracts
• Renewable energy industry experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience with power purchase agreements, company or asset purchase and sale agreements, hedge contacts, equipment supply contracts, construction contracts, or similar agreements is preferred but not required.
• Team-oriented working style and strong written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior renewable energy industry experience.
• Familiarity with power purchase agreements and other renewable project-related agreements (as listed above).

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range (Colorado)

As required by the Colorado Equal Pay Act, the employer provides the following good faith salary range for this position if based in Colorado: $215,000 - $270,000.

Other Compensation

• Merit-based compensation (evaluation based on individual performance and achievements).
• Bonus program that rewards financial contributions and hard work.
• Associates are eligible for fee splits.

Billable/Service Expectations

• 1800 hours on billable matters.
• 75 hours of pro bono/public service work (or 50 hours of pro bono legal work).
• In addition, at least 25 hours dedicated to Community-building, Diversity & Inclusion Investment hours.

Benefits (Full-time)

Full-time employees become eligible for benefits on the date of hire, with coverage that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Life and AD&D
• EAP
• STD and LTD
• Enhanced parental leave for both primary and non-primary caregivers
• Automatic Off Ramp/On Ramp program before and after parental leave
• Voluntary income protection benefits: supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and long-term care insurances
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Educational assistance (programs may be available)
• Continuing legal education subscription service
• Free or discounted legal services
• Opportunities through a foundation that creates volunteer opportunities for lawyers, staff, families, and friends

Part-time employees may have access to some benefits, potentially on a pro-rated basis.

Professional Development

• Professional and business development training focused on short- and long-term goals.
• Mentoring and training from experienced partners.
• A three-tiered career progression approach designed to support progression toward business ownership/partnership if desired.
• Levels system that allows progression at an individual pace rather than a “lock-step system.”
• No “up or out” policy.
• If partnership is not the goal, additional career pathways for attorneys to become strong, technical lawyers.

Location

• Matters span from Alaska to New York.
• Work arrangement options include remote, hybrid, or in-office.

Application Process

Applicants are asked to submit a resume, cover letter, and law school transcript. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the position has been filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Voluntary Self-Identification

The employer may be required by federal law to compile and file an EEO-1 report with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Participation in voluntary self-identification is optional and will not affect application status or candidacy.

The employer may also gather data regarding veteran status and LGBTQ+ status through other surveys or questionnaires; provision of that information is also voluntary and will not affect candidacy.