Apply on Employer Site

Origis Energy · 1 day ago

Senior Counsel - Project Finance

New York, New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Origis Energy is a leading renewable energy and decarbonization solution platform committed to a carbon-free future. The Senior Counsel position will support the Capital Markets team in executing financing transactions critical to the company's project build schedules, focusing on reviewing and negotiating lending agreements and tax equity agreements.

Clean EnergyEnergyRenewable EnergySolar

Responsibilities

Review, negotiate, and draft credit agreements, collateral packages, intercreditor agreements, tax equity agreements, tax credit transfer agreements, and related project finance documentation

Collaborate closely with the Capital Markets (Project Finance) team to support debt and tax equity financing efforts across solar and energy storage projects

Manage and coordinate with external counsel to manage transaction flow and ensure cost-effective legal support

Help ensure financing transactions are executed on schedule to support project development and construction timelines and commercial operations

Advise internal stakeholders on legal risks, lender requirements, and compliance obligations associated with financing structures

Prepare summaries of key deal terms and risk factors for the General Counsel and other senior leadership

Support broader legal team on cross-functional matters including M&A, corporate governance, and other legal matters as needed

Qualification

Project financeRenewable energyLending agreementsTax equity agreementsDebt financing structuresLegal risk managementCommunicationCollaboration skillsAttention to detailOrganizational skills

Required

5+ years of experience in renewable energy project finance, with a strong emphasis on reviewing and negotiating lending agreements with financial institutions and tax equity agreements

Ability to balance legal risk with business priorities in a fast-paced environment

Proven ability to collaborate across legal, finance, and executive teams

Familiarity with renewable energy project development and financing

Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

Preferred

5+ years' experience in project finance, banking, or structured finance, with a focus on energy infrastructure or renewable energy

Strong understanding of debt financing structures (including construction, bridge and term loans), tax equity structures, lender and investor expectations, and market-standard terms

Prior in-house or law firm experience preferred, especially in energy, infrastructure, or financial services sectors

Prior experience with energy M&A transactions will be considered a plus

Experience negotiating complex financial and commercial agreements under tight deadlines

JD and current member in good standing of at least one state bar