Counsel

What The Role Is Counsel will advise and work with management and project teams as Clearway positions itself to capture emerging opportunities in utility‑scale wind, utility‑scale solar, battery energy storage, and gas segments of the energy industry. This hybrid position reports to an Assistant General Counsel and may be in any of our Denver, San Francisco, San Diego, or Scottsdale offices. Pay by location Denver, Scottsdale: $147,000 - $175,000 San Diego: $162,000 - $190,000 San Francisco: $175,000 - $210,000 What You'll Be Doing Review, interpret, draft, and negotiate project documents such as power purchase agreements. Review, interpret, draft, and negotiate financing documents, including tax equity structures, debt financing, and cash equity financing. Represent the company in acquisitions and dispositions. Supervise outside counsel, as necessary. Provide counsel on legal issues identified by asset management in connection with operating projects. Support management of litigation and other dispute resolution processes. Advise management on regulatory issues. Assist other attorneys on additional projects as necessary. Work cross‑functionally with different practice groups to guide a project through its lifecycle. Work closely with internal stakeholders to facilitate continuous improvements to contracting processes and tools. What You'll Bring JD and a strong academic record from an accredited law school, and a license to practice law. Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience as an attorney at a law firm or with an in‑house legal department, ideally with exposure to complex commercial or project finance matters. Experience advising clients with respect to project finance and development matters involving utility‑scale wind, utility‑scale solar, battery energy storage, and gas projects. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, set priorities, and respond to changing demands from multiple sources. Ability to retain and review complex information and articulate conclusions, risk assessments, and associated recommendations. Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast‑paced, collaborative environment with multiple priorities. Demonstrated ability to deliver high‑quality legal work with accuracy, attention to detail, and sound judgment. What Would Be Nice Interest in renewable energy and a demonstrated aptitude to understand complex and new technologies, systems, innovations, and business concepts, as well as market opportunities and challenges. Communication skills (verbal and written); project management skills; ability to negotiate; ability to provide a high level of client service and build consensus. Visa Sponsorship Clearway will not sponsor non‑immigrant visas for this position (H‑1B, TN, E‑3, etc.). Compensation Salary will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant experience, education, training, and certifications. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals. Salary range (all U.S. locations): $147,000 – $210,000 USD. Benefits Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental, and vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, and a 401(k) plan with employer match. Benefits also include life and accidental insurance, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and benefits for employees in same‑sex marriages, civil unions and domestic partnerships. Equal Opportunity Employment Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience, and expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, and military & veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military & Veterans. Accommodations Clearway Energy is strongly committed to equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances, and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of the request and your contact information. #J-18808-Ljbffr