Senior Legal Counsel

Senior Counsel

Salary: $225,000 - $275,000 + bonus

Piper Maddox is partnered with one of the most successful U.S. renewable energy IPP’s to build a cutting‑edge legal function. With assets across utility‑scale, distribution generation, community solar, storage, and wind, the organization operates nearly 6 GW of power nationwide.

This key hire will oversee the distributed generation and community solar portfolio, owning projects from development through financing, construction, and operation. The successful candidate will be a key stakeholder in pushing projects forward and supporting the continued energy boom.

• Draft, negotiate and close complex project agreements from start to finish, including development, financing, PPAs, M&A, and more.
• Coordinate with commercial teams to ensure project agreements are financeable.
• Perform diligence activities related to closing transactions, responding to inquiries from lenders and financing parties.
• Review, negotiate and close MIPAs, debt and tax equity agreements.
• Advise and counsel capital markets and finance teams on risks associated with financing and M&A transactions and develop mitigation strategies.
• Manage corporate approvals and disclosures, including drafting resolutions, operating agreements and affiliate agreements, and coordinating with executive and board stakeholders for approvals.
• Manage pre‑litigation risks and, if litigation arises, develop litigation strategies to resolve disputes.

• Law degree (J.D.) and admission in California.
• 7+ years of experience as a lawyer in the renewable space, with specific knowledge of solar C&I matters.
• Recent experience in development, construction, and financing of power facilities or infrastructure for an energy project developer or energy company.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and thrive in a dynamic team environment.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Legal