Renewable Energy Project Development & Finance Associate Firm Wide

Overview

Join Holland & Hart’s Renewable Energy team and be part of the clean energy transition. We work on cutting-edge wind, solar, geothermal, hydrogen, and battery storage projects across the country. Our clients have been involved with renewable energy development and finance for nearly two decades, and they continue to push the boundaries of renewable, sustainable and green projects, technologies and services.

We also work with conventional energy producers as they shift from fossil fuels to clean energy sources. Developers, investors, borrowers, corporate buyers, and utilities involved in developing, financing, buying, selling, and managing renewable energy projects trust us to handle their sophisticated projects and value our experience and expertise as we deliver creative yet practical solutions.

• Work with clients at the forefront of the clean energy industry on first-rate projects from Alaska to New York.
• A young, dynamic team of lawyers who have worked for more than a decade building an impressive and loyal client base.
• Well-being and flexibility are important to us. Choose where you work (remote, hybrid, in-office) and hours that allow you to take care of yourself, your family, and your clients. Live your full life.
• Diversity also matters to us. 83% of our partners and 66% of our team members are women.
• Hands-on experience and ownership of work from day one—yes, you’ll work directly with clients.
• Real mentorship and training from experienced partners who are truly invested in you and your professional growth.
• A three-tiered career progression approach designed to prepare you to become a business owner/partner if that’s your goal. Our levels approach allows you progress through levels at your own individual pace rather than a “lock-step system,” and we do not have an “up or out” policy. If you’re not interested in partnership, there are also career pathways for attorneys to become strong, technical lawyers.
• Frequent feedback, including clearly defined core competencies and benchmarks so you know what is expected of you.

Ideal candidates will have at least three years of law firm experience in project development, finance, mergers & acquisitions, and commercial contracts. Experience working in the renewable energy industry and experience with power purchase agreements, company or asset purchase and sale agreements, hedge contracts, equipment supply contracts, construction contracts or similar agreements is preferred but not required.

You are team-oriented, enjoy collaborating, and have strong written and oral communication skills.

Holland & Hart’s compensation is merit-based—you’ll be evaluated on your individual performance and achievements. As required by the Colorado Equal Pay Act, Holland & Hart is providing a good faith salary range for this position (if based in Colorado): $200,000 - $255,000.

Our generous bonus program rewards financial contributions and hard work and associates are also eligible for fee splits.

Holland & Hart expects associates to invest 1800 hours on billable matters, 75 hours of pro bono/public service work (or 50 hours of pro bono legal work), in addition to at least 25 hours dedicated to Community, Diversity & Inclusion Investment hours. Contributions to the life of the firm is vital to the collective success of the firm, and we encourage our lawyers to engage in ways each person finds meaningful through various committees and firm activities.

Our mission is to inspire our associates to achieve their growth potential across three core areas:
Revenue Experience, Client Experience, and Talent Experience. We offer robust professional and business development training to help you identify short- and long-term goals so you can shape your own career. Through mentoring, training, and the flexibility of our levels system, we meet you where you are in your legal experience, career stage, market, and personal interests.

Holland & Hart promotes work/life balance with a robust wellness program, unlimited PTO, a reduced time program, and a sabbatical program for eligible…