Senior Counsel - Project Finance
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Job Description
Position Description
Origis Energy is seeking a midlevel attorney with 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. The Senior Counsel position, reporting to the General Counsel, will play a critical role in supporting Origis' Capital Markets team to ensure timely and efficient execution of financing transactions that enable the company to meet its project build schedules.
This is a regular, full-time position and is eligible for our generous employee benefits package, including employer-paid health insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions, and other great benefits.
Key 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
Key Attributes for Success
- 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.
Location: Greater NYC area
Travel: Up to 10% travel required as necessary
Job Level: Director - no direct reports
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