Senior Counsel, Capital Markets
About GoodLeap:
GoodLeap is a technology company delivering best-in-class financing and software products for sustainable solutions, from solar panels and batteries to energy-efficient HVAC, heat pumps, roofing, windows, and more. Over 1 million homeowners have benefited from our simple, fast, and frictionless technology that makes the adoption of these products more affordable, accessible, and easier to understand. Thousands of professionals deploying home efficiency and solar solutions rely on GoodLeap’s proprietary, AI-powered applications and developer tools to drive more transparent customer communication, deeper business intelligence, and streamlined payment and operations. Our platform has led to more than $27 billion in financing for sustainable solutions since 2018.
GoodLeap is also proud to support our award-winning nonprofit, GivePower, which is building and deploying life-saving water and clean electricity systems, changing the lives of more than 1.6 million people across Africa, Asia, and South America.
Our dynamic Capital Markets Legal group is looking for a seasoned Senior Counsel to join the team. This attorney will be a trusted advisor and act as lead counsel for complex financing transactions, including securitizations, forward flows and warehouse lines that facilitate sustainable solutions for homeowners. You will partner closely with internal stakeholders and external counsel to structure, negotiate, and execute transactions that are critical to GoodLeap’s mission and continued growth. This is an opportunity for a highly motivated, business‐minded lawyer who can navigate complex issues, provide practical advice, and thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Deal Execution & Negotiation – Lead negotiations and execute capital markets transactions, including securitizations, warehouse facilities, forward flows and other structured financings. Draft, revise and negotiate key transaction documents.
- Strategic Legal Guidance – Advise senior leadership on financing strategies and structures, risk allocation, and market trends. Provide practical solutions that balance legal risk with business objectives.
- Cross‐Functional Leadership – Collaborate with Finance, Business Development, Treasury, Compliance, and Operations to align legal strategy with business goals. Serve as the go‐to resource for legal and regulatory considerations impacting
- Mentorship & Team Development – Provide practical guidance to junior attorneys and paralegals, helping to develop their skills and professional growth.
- Process Improvement – Proactively identify and implement improvements to form documents, internal policies and procedures and the transaction management processes.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active license to practice law.
- Minimum 8 years of experience practicing law, with at least 5 years focused on capital markets, structured finance, or securitization (law firm and/or in‐house experience).
- Strong background in negotiating, drafting, and closing complex financial transactions.
- Understanding of securities, banking, and consumer finance regulations.
- Ability to provide clear, business‐oriented legal advice under tight deadlines.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Highly proactive, resourceful, and adaptable to changing priorities.
- Collaborative team player with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Compensation: $200,000 - $275,000 annually
Additional Information Regarding Job Duties and Job Descriptions:
Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other managers related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and other skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.
If you are an extraordinary professional who thrives in a collaborative work culture and values a rewarding career, then we want to work with you! Apply today!