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TransGrid Energy · 2 months ago

Associate Counsel, Project Finance

Irvine

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$165K/yr - $210K/yr

3+ years exp

TransGrid Energy is a renewable energy company focused on investing in and operating utility-scale battery energy storage systems and PV projects. They are seeking an experienced Associate Counsel, Project Finance to support the structuring, negotiation, and closing of project financings for their renewable energy portfolio.

Clean EnergyRenewable EnergySustainability

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead and manage legal workstreams for project-level debt, tax equity, tax credit transfer and back-leverage financings from term sheet to closing

Draft, review, and negotiate financing documents including credit agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements, depositary agreements, and tax equity LLC agreements

Coordinate due diligence across internal stakeholders and external counsel; identify and resolve issues across permitting, interconnection, real estate, and offtake agreements

Support commercial negotiations on PPAs, VPAs, hedges, EPC, and equipment supply agreements to ensure financeability

Advise on project company formation, governance, and compliance matters

Monitor developments in energy finance and tax-credit structuring to provide proactive legal advice

Manage outside counsel and maintain efficient transaction execution processes

Support potential M&A, project sales, and refinancing opportunities

Qualification

Project financeTax equity documentsRenewable energy transactionsLegal draftingAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration

Required

J.D. from an accredited law school; admitted to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

3–7 years of post-bar experience at a law firm with a strong project finance practice representing sponsors/developers or lenders in renewable energy transactions

Experience drafting and negotiating core project finance and tax equity documents

Strong understanding of renewable project development and financing structures

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Collaborative and adaptable with the ability to manage multiple priorities

The ideal candidate for this role will have authorization to work in the U.S. prior to joining TransGrid Energy LLC