CleanCapital · 1 day ago
Associate, Counsel
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$102K/yr - $138K/yr
2+ years expCleanCapital is a leading independent power producer focused on distributed clean energy, including middle-market solar and energy storage. The Associate, Counsel will work across various verticals within the company, managing deal closings and supporting corporate legal matters related to solar and storage projects.
EnergyFinTechRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Manage deal closings for the debt and tax equity financings of solar and storage projects
Track third party closing deliverables, including consultant reports, contract amendments, and title documents
Coordinate with external counsel to maximize efficiency and manage legal expenses
Draft ancillary documents required in connection with debt and tax equity financings, acquisitions and asset management, including corporate governance and other deliverables
Support corporate legal matters, including entity formation, governance, compliance, and contract management
Work with internal teams across the company (development, construction, finance, acquisitions and asset management) to review and draft contracts and advise on contract interpretation
Job description may evolve over time
Qualification
Required
Law degree from an accredited law school
Must be licensed in good standing and admitted to practice in relevant state bar
Must have at least 2 years' experience at a top tier law firm as a practicing attorney in the corporate or project finance (or similar) transaction group
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to take ideas and run with them from concept to conclusion
Technical understanding of clean energy business processes
Exceptional verbal and writing communication skills with superiors, peers, partners, and other stakeholders
Excellent interpersonal skills while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
Excellence in Microsoft Office (Word and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
Preferred
Experience in distributed generation solar and/or storage project finance and development is a plus
Benefits
100% paid for single and family benefits plus 401k matching program
Company
CleanCapital
CleanCapital accelerates clean energy with an online marketplace providing opportunities for investors and access to capital for developers.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.77BKey Investors
InfranityRabobankManulife Investment Management
2026-01-13Debt Financing· $300M
2025-12-17Debt Financing· $185M
2025-06-16Debt Financing· $81M
Leadership Team
Thomas Byrne
CEO
Recent News
2026-01-16
2025-12-22
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