Senior Counsel - Project Finance

Join the Origis Energy Team!

Origis Energy is accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future by Reimagining ZeroSM. As one of America’s leading renewable energy and decarbonization solution platforms, the company continues to expand and reimagine its contribution to the world’s net-zero goals. Origis Energy puts customers first to deploy a wide range of sustainable solutions for grid power generation, performance optimization, and long-term operation of solar and energy storage plants across the U.S. Founded in 2008, Origis Energy is headquartered in Miami, FL.

The Origis team, regarded as one of the leading developers in the U.S., is committed to living five core values in all interactions both with each other and external stakeholders:

Solve for Tomorrow. A role with Origis Energy puts you at the forefront of the transition to clean energy. Are you ready to bring new ideas? Do you exist to find solutions? That’s how we revolutionize energy and build a carbon-free future - through unmatched service and relentless innovation.

Rise Together. To succeed here, you’ll collaborate with others and work as one team, across various teams including solar and energy storage development, financing, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and operations, maintenance and asset management. Are you open to diverse perspectives and prepared to work seamlessly across disciplines to reach our collective goals?

Perform at Peak. We’re seeking team members who bring authentic energy and passion to every task. How can you use your natural strengths, genuine optimism and intelligence to make your greatest contributions to Origis?

Inspire & Grow. The Origis team is comprised of knowledgeable, passionate solar and energy storage experts who bring deep expertise and solution-driven thinking to clients. A successful Origis team member encourages others and sets a high bar for growth. We have a culture of continuous improvement because each team member takes the role of both learner and mentor.

Be Resilient. The spirit in which we tackle the energy challenges and objectives of our clients means we consistently stretch for the extra mile. We all take initiative and remain adaptable, overcoming obstacles by prioritizing respect.

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

The expected starting pay range for this role is outlined below, in addition to a competitive annual bonus and benefits, 401K, etc. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges provided as our individual pay is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, location, experience, education & certifications, as well as performance.

New York Pay Range
$200,000—$240,000 USD

Origis Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOC). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences as that is what makes our employees unique. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. More information is available here.

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