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Major, Lindsey & Africa’s client has an immediate need for a Project Development & Finance Attorney.

Overview: Our client seeks a skilled, Project Development & Finance Attorney attorney specializing in renewable energy for a six+ month assignment.

Company: Our client is a well respected renewable energy company.

Experience: Successful candidates will have at least 5-8 years of relevant experience.

Location: Remote, with a preference for candidates based in Houston who can work hybrid.

Qualifications Include: experience with at least one of the following:

  • Project Finance & Tax Equity
  • Draft, review, and negotiate documents related to tax equity financings, construction financing, back‑leverage, and other project‑level financings of renewable projects
  • Support financial closings, coordinate internal deal teams, and manage outside counsel as needed.
  • EPC Construction & Development Contracting
  • Negotiate and review renewable construction contracts, including EPC, BOP, supply agreements, and construction services agreements.
  • Advise on risk allocation, milestones, change orders, LDs, and warranty provisions.
  • Project Contracts & Energy Transactions
  • Draft and negotiate renewable PPAs (Power Purchase Agreements) and related offtake arrangements.
  • Manage BTAs (build‑transfer agreements), development services agreements, and other project‑level commercial contracts.
  • Handle high‑volume negotiation and processing of trading agreements, including EEIs and ISDAs, with an ability to “churn through” contracts efficiently.
  • Support commercial issues arising across development, trading, origination, procurement, and project management.

Additional Skills:

  • Collaborate with internal development, engineering, procurement, origination, and trading teams.
  • Provide practical, business‑oriented legal solutions in a deadline‑driven environment.
  • Support projects across multiple regions, including the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.

Must‑Have

  • J.D. and active membership in a U.S. bar.
  • 5–8 years of experience in renewable energy, project development, finance, or commercial transactions. Will consider power experience.

Pay rate: $100-$110/hour

Information regarding benefits can be found on MLA’s Website on the Consultant Resources Page:

All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration.

Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.

Job ID: 245644