Senior Corporate Counsel

Scout Clean Energy

Senior Corporate Counsel at Scout supporting renewable energy projects. Involves handling legal aspects across the project lifecycle in a collaborative environment.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeBoulder • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $175,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Scout is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to support our growing renewable‑energy platform.
In this role, you will leverage your background in renewables to facilitate the development, offtake, financing, construction, and long‑term operation of Scout’s projects.
Support transactions across the full project lifecycle including commercial transactions, project financings, equipment procurement, power and REC sales, and project acquisitions.
Report directly to the Deputy General Counsel in a collaborative environment with a team of Senior Counsels, Attorneys, and Paralegals.
Advise on commercial matters and support the mentorship, management, and training of a high-performing legal team.
Collaborate with internal teams to align legal strategy with business objectives and effectively manage outside counsel.

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD + admitted to the Bar in a U.S. jurisdiction (Colorado preferred).
8+ years of progressive experience in corporate legal capacity (in-house or firm) with a heavy focus on transactional support, commercial matters, and cross-functional teamwork.
Experience managing legal compliance within a portfolio of entities including renewable energy projects.
Track record of leading effective negotiations around complex legal agreements.
Interest in the renewable energy industry; prior experience in the industry is preferred but not required.
Ability to conduct effective analysis and communicate the results in verbal, written, and visual communication platforms.
Detail-oriented with superior organizational skills.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Benefits

Comp & perks

$175,000 - $220,000. Attractive bonus potential.
Scout offers a full range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance with attractive premiums, 401(k) match, STD, LTD, an Employee Assistance Program, and a range of optional supplemental insurance coverage.

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Hard Skills & Tools

JDtransactional supportlegal compliancenegotiationscommercial mattersproject financingequipment procurementpower salesREC salesproject acquisitions

Soft Skills

mentorshipmanagementtrainingcollaborationcommunicationdetail-orientedorganizational skillsindependenceteamworkanalysis

Certifications

admitted to the Bar