Counsel, Project Finance

Company: NineDot Energy
Location: Brooklyn, NY (Hybrid)
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Reports to: Associate General Counsel

About NineDot Energy: NineDot Energy is a leading community-scale, clean energy developer creating innovative solutions to support a resilient electric grid, deliver economic savings, and reduce carbon emissions. With a growing portfolio of projects, we aim to develop, build, and operate over 400 MW of clean energy systems by 2026, supporting New York State's mission for 100% clean energy by 2040. Backed by Manulife Investment Management and The Carlyle Group, we are expanding our battery energy storage pipeline and exploring new regions.

Job Summary

NineDot Energy is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented attorney to join our Legal team as Counsel, Project Finance. This role will support the legal execution of project finance, tax equity, and corporate finance transactions across our clean energy project portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation from a major law firm, experience with project finance and tax equity transactions, and exceptional drafting and organizational skills. You will work closely with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on advancing the clean energy transition.

Responsibilities:

Project Finance & Tax Equity Transactions

• Support the negotiation, drafting, review, and execution of project finance and tax equity transactions, including credit agreements, tax equity investment documents, guarantees, security documents, and intercreditor agreements.
• Coordinate transaction execution processes, managing closing checklists, signature packets, conditions precedent, and post-closing deliverables.
• Work closely with internal finance teams and external counsel to support debt financings, tax equity financings, and other strategic transactions.
• Assist in identifying legal and commercial risks and provide practical, business-oriented solutions.
• Support internal stakeholders in evaluating contractual obligations and mitigating risk while maintaining efficient business operations.

Corporate & Project Development Support

• Lead project entity formation, assist with corporate governance, and support the maintenance of entities, legal records, and organizational documentation.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including vendor, NDA, consulting, and service agreements.
• Support project development and operations teams on day-to-day legal matters related to renewable energy projects.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner effectively with finance, development, procurement, commercial operations, and leadership teams to drive projects and transactions forward.
• Coordinate with outside counsel, lenders, investors, and counterparties throughout transaction lifecycles.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Stay informed on legal and regulatory developments impacting renewable energy, project finance, and energy storage sectors.
• Help maintain internal processes and documentation standards to support legal compliance and transaction management.

Core Competencies:

• Collaborates effectively with others.
• Drives results, even under tough circumstances.
• Demonstrates interpersonal savvy and relates openly with diverse groups.
• Manages ambiguity and operates effectively when the path forward is unclear.
• Exhibits nimble learning through experimentation.
• Plans and aligns work to meet commitments and organizational goals.
• Leverages technological innovations in business building.

Required Education and Experience:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in New York (or ability to waive in).
• 3+ years of relevant legal experience, including experience at a major law firm.
• Hands-on experience supporting project finance and tax equity transactions.
• Experience representing sponsors, lenders, tax equity investors, or developers in renewable energy or infrastructure transactions strongly preferred.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously and drive matters to completion.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements and transaction documents.
• Strong business judgment and ability to provide practical legal advice in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative, responsive, and proactive approach with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Interest in renewable energy, energy storage, and infrastructure development preferred.

Salary Range

• $165,000 - $175,000 plus bonus and incentive stock options

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 5% employer match on 401(k) retirement account.
• 20 paid vacation days, 7 sick days, 9 federal holidays, and 3 personal floating holidays.
• 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers.
• Wellness initiatives including a $1,000 stipend.
• 16 volunteer hours plus two company-wide volunteer outings per year.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

NineDot Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

If you’re passionate about this role but don’t meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply.