The role focuses on debt and tax equity financings and related development and transactional work for renewable energy and energy transition assets, including solar, wind, storage, and related infrastructure.
Responsibilities include supporting construction and term debt facilities, tax credit monetization transactions (including tax equity partnerships, tax credit sales, and hybrid structures), and other debt and equity capital facilities for renewable energy clients.
The role supports financing transactions, acquisitions, and joint ventures for projects and platforms.
Responsibilities involve drafting financing agreements, security documents, depositary agreements, tax equity partnership agreements, guarantees, intercreditor agreements, tax credit purchase agreements, membership interest purchase agreements, and related deal documents.
The role requires executing due diligence, collaborating with cross-functional teams (tax, regulatory, real estate), and interfacing with clients and counterparties from term sheet to closing.
Candidates should have three to five years of experience in debt and tax equity project finance and M&A at an AmLaw firm or equivalent, with substantial renewables experience.
Required experience includes supporting transactions, managing timelines, and facilitating closings.
Familiarity with tax equity structures, partnership tax concepts, and market terms for project and financing documents is required.
The project finance team is a national leader in renewable energy projects, handling infrastructure projects such as utility-scale power, solar, wind, storage, biofuels, composting, water, and other industrial facilities.
The team is recognized as a premier sponsor and developer counsel in the U.S., having played a pivotal role in the development and financing of a significant portion of the nation's solar, wind, and energy storage capacity.
The team possesses in-depth knowledge of the full project lifecycle, including corporate structuring, site control, EPC contracts, supply and offtake agreements, and regulatory compliance.
The position has a 1,800 billable hour expectation (inclusive of up to 50 pro bono hours), with an "all-in" expectation of 2,050 or 2,150 hours depending on seniority, which includes investment activities such as business development and firm contributions.

Stoel Rives

Mid-Level Project Finance Renewable Energy Associate

3-5 PQE · September 1, 2026 (2 months ago)

Stoel Rives

3-5 PQE · September 1, 2026 (2 months ago)

Salary

$235,000 - $295,000

Employment type

Full-time

Practice area

Corporate · Debt Finance · Project Finance · Renewables

Locations

District of Columbia · Seattle · Sacramento · San Francisco · Minneapolis · Portland · San Diego

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

Overview

The role focuses on debt and tax equity financings and related development and transactional work for renewable energy and energy transition assets, including solar, wind, storage, and related infrastructure.
Responsibilities include supporting construction and term debt facilities, tax credit monetization transactions (including tax equity partnerships, tax credit sales, and hybrid structures), and other debt and equity capital facilities for renewable energy clients.
The role supports financing transactions, acquisitions, and joint ventures for projects and platforms.
Responsibilities involve drafting financing agreements, security documents, depositary agreements, tax equity partnership agreements, guarantees, intercreditor agreements, tax credit purchase agreements, membership interest purchase agreements, and related deal documents.
The role requires executing due diligence, collaborating with cross-functional teams (tax, regulatory, real estate), and interfacing with clients and counterparties from term sheet to closing.
Candidates should have three to five years of experience in debt and tax equity project finance and M&A at an AmLaw firm or equivalent, with substantial renewables experience.
Required experience includes supporting transactions, managing timelines, and facilitating closings.
Familiarity with tax equity structures, partnership tax concepts, and market terms for project and financing documents is required.
The project finance team is a national leader in renewable energy projects, handling infrastructure projects such as utility-scale power, solar, wind, storage, biofuels, composting, water, and other industrial facilities.
The team is recognized as a premier sponsor and developer counsel in the U.S., having played a pivotal role in the development and financing of a significant portion of the nation's solar, wind, and energy storage capacity.
The team possesses in-depth knowledge of the full project lifecycle, including corporate structuring, site control, EPC contracts, supply and offtake agreements, and regulatory compliance.
The position has a 1,800 billable hour expectation (inclusive of up to 50 pro bono hours), with an "all-in" expectation of 2,050 or 2,150 hours depending on seniority, which includes investment activities such as business development and firm contributions.

Trusted recruiters

Top recruiter for this opening
Summer Eberhard
Lateral Link
Summer Eberhard
Lateral Link
Lea Benitah-Bouchard joined Stoel Rives’s Seattle office in the Project Development group.
Summer was wonderful to work with during my lateral transition from Canada to Seattle. She is talented, trustworthy and extremely professional, with a deep knowledge of the local legal market. I highly recommend her services to anyone considering a lateral move.
Top recruiter for this opening
Priya Gulati
Pacific Legal Search
Priya Gulati
Pacific Legal Search
Sabina Wahl joined Stoel Rives’s Seattle office in the Corporate group.
I had the pleasure of working with Priya during my lateral job search when I was relocating to a new city, and I can’t recommend her highly enough. From the start, Priya took the time to get to know me personally—my background, career goals, and what I was truly looking for in my next opportunity. Priya offered valuable insights into the legal market and took a thoughtful approach that made the process manageable. She provided coaching throughout the interview process, helping me feel confident and prepared every step of the way. When it came time to navigate offer negotiations, Priya was a skilled and steady advocate, ensuring I felt supported and informed. What really sets Priya apart is her genuine care for her clients and her ability to blend professionalism with a personal touch. She was a true partner in my job search, and I’m incredibly grateful for her guidance and support.

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Last updated: November 10, 2026

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