Legal Counsel, Project Finance

Sunrun

Legal Counsel overseeing project finance transactions for Sunrun, focusing on renewable energy financing and supporting the company's transition to clean energy.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $217,477 - $289,969 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee complex project finance transactions, providing legal advice and counsel
Establish operational legal objectives and processes for closing transactions
Manage corporate approvals and disclosures related to project financing transactions
Operate autonomously as a legal and strategic resource to business partners
Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing AI tools to enhance productivity

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. Degree from an accredited law school
Active Membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar
Minimum of 3-5+ years of dedicated, top-tier experience practicing law, with a primary focus on Project Finance, preferably from a leading law firm's Project Finance and Development group
Strong focus in renewable energy financing transactions, including portfolio financing structures
Proven ability to independently drive numerous complex, high-value transactions from term sheet to closing under tight deadlines
Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with an ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly and decisively to executive leadership

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401k Plan + Company Match
Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Vacations/Holidays
Paid Baby Bonding Leave
Employee Discounts
PowerU - 100% Funded Education Programs
Employee Donation Matching
Volunteer Hour Rewards

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Hard Skills & Tools

project financelegal advicecorporate approvalsdisclosuresrenewable energy financingportfolio financing structuresnegotiationproblem-solvingstrategic thinkinganalytical skills

Soft Skills

communicationindependenceautonomyleadership

Certifications

J.D. Degreeactive membership in U.S. state bar