Corporate Counsel, Project Finance

Clēnera is a tier-one developer and independent power producer located in Boise, Idaho, and is the U.S. subsidiary of Enlight Renewable Energy (Nasdaq: ENLT). We develop, finance, construct, own, and operate utility-scale solar and energy storage facilities throughout the United States. In its 2025 analysis of solar independent power producers, S&P Global ranked Clēnera as a top ten U.S. owner of planned installations in the next five years. Clēnera has over 1.9 GW of solar and 5.1 GWh of storage in operations or construction, and a development pipeline totaling 17.8 GW of solar and 51.1 GWh of storage across 23 states. Our company culture is at the core of everything we do, so you'll regularly find Caring, Committed, and Courageous individuals who value respectful, cross-functional collaboration with partners internally and externally. With our tremendous portfolio growth, we are increasing our headcount to meet the demands of the business. Are you ready to change the world with us?

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Corporate Counsel will partner collaboratively with the Legal and leadership teams, to provide legal support to the business. You will be primarily responsible for reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and administering project finance agreements. Additionally, you will also provide practical guidance to business teams on various business agreements. Remote work considered for exceptionally qualified candidates with renewable industry experience.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

- Responsible for transactional matters associated with renewable energy projects, including debt and tax equity finance.

- Collaborate with, and advise, internal teams, coordinate contractual terms and conditions, and ensure all necessary contractual requirements are established.

- Coordinate and negotiate with attorneys, agency representatives, consultants, and suppliers to develop, negotiate, and finalize contracts and agreements.

- Develop, negotiate, and produce contractual documentation for complex tax-equity finance transactions involving multiple parties (i.e. contracts, agreements, modification task/delivery orders, solicitations, special contract provisions, certifications, and correspondence).

- Collaborate with colleagues, outside parties, and governmental agencies to obtain project documentation and/or coordinate issue resolution.

- Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments within the organization.

- Maintain organizational excellence in terms of project timelines and deliverables.

- Demonstrates the Clēnera Core Values of Caring, Committed, and Courageous.

- Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

- Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree

- Experience:

- - Minimum of 3-8 years of experience in a major law firm or renewable energy firm.

- Experience drafting, negotiating, and reviewing complex finance contracts.

- Licensure/Certification: Active bar license

BENEFITS

- Clēnera pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums for a suite of medical, dental, and vision coverages.

- Hybrid Work Environment

- HSA and FSA Plans Available

- Employee Assistance Program

- Retirement Plan with Employer Match

- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, and AD&D

- Paid Time Off (Vacation and Public Holidays)

- Incentive Pay and RSU Plans

- Recruiting agencies, we are not currently accepting unsolicited referrals for this or any open role. We will not pay any fee associated with unsolicited referrals.

At Clēnera, LLC, we're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by state or federal law.