Finance Attorney (Energy)

The Position
Our client, a renewable energy company, is seeking an experienced Finance Attorney to support with some overflow work. This candidate should have a minimum 5 years of experience in renewable energy project finance and experience with:

• Experience in financing deals based on asset value and revenue generation rather than borrower creditworthiness.
• Understanding of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)
• Experience with tax equity transactions
• Membership Interest Purchase Agreements (MIPAs)
• Equity & Capital Contribution Agreements (ECCAs)
• Familiarity with the full suite of negotiated agreements specific to renewable energy project development.

The ideal candidate should be proactive and forward-thinking, independent and self-sufficient, and possess strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal stakeholders and external legal teams.

The client is aiming for a mid-July start date and the duration is 6 months. 20-30 hours/week with potential to scale very quickly and the role is fully remote. 

The hourly rate for this assignment is expected to be between $112 and $125. This range is an estimate; an employee’s compensation will be based on the employee’s qualifications, skillset, and relevant experience, specific client needs, project requirements, and other considerations permitted by law.

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About Paragon
Paragon is on a mission to make in-house legal practice a better experience for everyone. We provide legal departments at leading corporations with high quality, flexible legal talent to help them meet their changing workload demands. At the same time, we offer talented attorneys and other legal professionals a way to practice law outside the traditional career path, empowering them to achieve both their professional and personal goals. Our corporate clients include the nation’s top, cutting-edge technology, healthcare, consumer products companies, and more. In the last several years we have taken our strong reputation in the Bay Area and expanded to clients and candidates across the country.

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