Legal Counsel

This role will lead the project management, structuring, analysis, due diligence, and closing of tax credit transfer and other project financings for infrastructure and clean energy projects. Manage and oversee a team of Associates and Analysts performing financial modeling, analysis, and due diligence for the portfolio. The role will support the renewable tax credit transfer and railroad tax credit transfer business and works closely with external developers, renewable energy companies, legal, audit, and consulting firms to provide support throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end transaction processes: manage tax credit transfer financings and sales, coordinate underwriting, negotiate term sheets and definitive documents, and drive deals through approval and closing
• Oversee and review complex project finance models used for valuation, return analysis, sensitivities, and lender/investor cases, ensuring accuracy and bankability of key assumptions
• Perform detailed due diligence and support deal execution, working cross-functionally with internal teams and external advisors to evaluate data rooms, transaction terms and project documentation, identifying key risks and drivers.
• Lead, manage, and mentor the renewable energy finance team, setting standards for project management, modeling, analysis, and transaction execution
• Cultivate relationships with investors, project developers, advisors, lawyers, and other stakeholders to support transactions and advance company objectives
• Contribute to overall company strategy and resource allocation, including providing support to the Railroad and Advisory teams
• Create and present reports and materials for senior leadership
• Assist with the development of marketing documents and approach
• Continuously improve company processes, models, and tools to drive accuracy, efficiency, and insight across the firm
• Other duties as assigned

Required skills:

• 5+ years of experience in law, corporate finance, project finance, investment banking, commercial banking, private equity, or developer roles
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, engineering, or related field; JD preferred
• Advanced financial modeling expertise, including forecasting, valuation, and scenario analysis, with the ability to build dynamic and scalable models in Excel
• Experience in negotiating and processing transactions at a law firm, in private practice or investment banking preferred
• Lateral thinker, ability to move quickly and decisively
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical rigor, ensuring accuracy and quality
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and respectfully in a team-oriented environment

Location:

• Sioux Falls with occasional travel, primarily for industry conferences, partner meetings, and site visits that support business development and relationship management.