Associate, Counsel/Senior Associate, Counsel

Who We Are 

CleanCapital is a leading independent power producer focused on distributed clean energy, including middle-market solar and energy storage. The company develops, builds, owns, operates, and invests in clean energy assets across the U.S. Leveraging over a decade of clean energy expertise and over $1.5 billion in investments, CleanCapital has built a diverse portfolio of operating assets and a growing project pipeline. By combining institutional capital with in-house expertise and regional development partnerships, CleanCapital delivers economically sound projects that drive more clean megawatts to the grid, solidifying energy dominance in the U.S. 
Location of Position 
Remote candidates will be considered; however, preference will be given to candidates that are based in NYC and can commit to a minimum of 2 in-office days.  

What We Offer 

• Opportunity to join a top-notch, collaborative team of professionals 

• Fantastic team environment and collaborative culture 

• Professional development opportunities to grow into an industry leader 

• 100% paid for single and family benefits plus 401k matching program 

• The range for this position is $102,000-$162,150 plus an annual performance-based bonus 

Our Commitment to Diversity 
CleanCapital is committed to fostering a diverse and equitable workforce reflective of our community while also valuing each persons’ unique perspective, skills, and experiences. CleanCapital does not discriminate against any individual’s race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or nationality and is committed to promoting a more just and inclusive world through intentional policies and actions.  

Position Summary 

Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, the Associate, Counsel, will work across verticals within CleanCapital, including capital markets and finance, origination, project contracts, asset management, acquisitions and general corporate contracts. Experience in distributed generation solar and/or storage project finance and development is a plus. 

Core 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. 

Education Requirements 

• Law degree from an accredited law school 

• Must be licensed in good standing and admitted to practice in relevant state bar 

Technical Skills and Experience 

• 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. 

Psychosocial Skills /Human Skills/Behavioral Skills 

• 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. 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The physical demands of this job require an individual to be able to work at a computer for most of the day, be able to participate in conference calls and travel to team retreats on a time-to-time basis. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Work Conditions 

If working remotely, your work environment is what you make of it, however CleanCapital encourages everyone to have a dedicated workspace that, for the most part, can be free of distractions. If working in one of our Corporate Offices, the work environment is usually quiet (normal city traffic noises are common), a blend of artificial and natural light, temperate and generally supports a collaborative work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 

CleanCapital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in all company facilities without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.