Senior Counsel- Tax & Project Finance

Everything we do at Sunrun is driven by a determination to transform the way we power our lives. We know that starts at the individual employee level. We strive to foster an environment you can thrive in through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging.

OVERVIEW

Sunrun is on a mission to make solar energy affordable for more people. We help people upgrade their home to solar energy without the big upfront costs. Sunrun is the leading dedicated residential solar company in the country and has a mission to bring clean, solar power service to the masses.

The Sunrun Legal Team is seeking an experienced, meticulous, and energetic individual to work as Senior Counsel, Tax & Project Finance. Under the supervision of attorneys on the Legal Team, you will work to provide a wide range of support on project finance and corporate matters.

RESPONSIBILITIES

●  Collaborate with Sunrun’s products and tax teams to structure new product offerings, modify existing offerings and vet tax regimes in potential new markets to ensure bankability and achieve desired tax and business outcomes.

●  Review proposed tax law changes and advise / assist Sunrun’s tax and policy teams in developing and implementing tax policy advocacy strategies.

● Advise the business on any operational changes needed to comply with new tax law and/or to maximize its benefits.

●  Draft, negotiate, and provide legal counsel on a variety of financing agreements (e.g., tax equity, cash equity / transferability and senior and subordinated debt in the commercial bank and ABS markets) in partnership with Sunrun’s industry-leading project finance team.

●Develop and maintain base forms and template agreements to support Sunrun’s financing and other commercial activities.

●  Assist on tax examinations and audits on an as-needed basis.

●As needed, manage outside counsel with respect to the tax and project finance initiatives described above.

QUALIFICATIONS

●Minimum of 7+ years of practicing in the tax group (or equivalent) at a leading law firm or in a tax / legal in-house role, with experience working on renewable energy financing transactions

●      Meticulous organizational skills with a keen eye for detail, completeness and accuracy.

●   Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

●      Extensive experience in multitasking projects, workloads, managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and competing priorities.

●      Fluent in information technology, software, and systems, including, for example, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Adobe Acrobat, DocuSign and databases.

●Experience with project management across teams and executing on strict deadlines.

 ADDITIONAL KEY ATTRIBUTES / SKILLS FOR SUCCESS

●  A problem-solving mindset and proactive approach to improving and optimizing organization and processes on an ongoing basis.

●  A self-starter mentality coupled with a sense of curiosity and a desire to learn, improve, and grow your skill set.

●  An ability to work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders to proactively determine answers, glean additional information, and research, to complete work and adequately inform appropriate subject matter experts accordingly.

●  Embodiment of Sunrun’s values and Sunrun’s culture.

●  Cultivation of trust and reliability with stakeholders throughout the Sunrun ecosystem.

Recruiter:

Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to acts, such as The Equal Pay Transparency Act. It assumes that the successful candidate will be located in markets within the United States that warrant the compensation listed. Candidates in locations outside this local area may have a different  starting salary range for this opportunity which may be higher or lower.  Please speak with your recruiter to learn more.

Starting salary/wage for this opportunity:

Sunrun provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, a wellbeing program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility, based on both company and individual performance, as well as short- and long-term incentives and program-specific awards. Compensation decisions will not be based on a candidate's salary history. Please note: Employee benefits do not apply to our Fusion and Street Sales roles, which are 100% commission-based, (1099-NEC) positions.

This description sets forth the general nature and level of the qualifications and duties required of employees in this job classification, as well as some of the essential functions of this role.  It is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of all essential duties and qualifications.  If you have a disability or special need that may require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process or to perform this role if you are offered employment, please let us know by contacting us at candidateaccomodations@sunrun.com.

Sunrun is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging drives our ability to build diverse teams and develop inclusive work environments. At Sunrun, we believe that empowering people and valuing their differences are essential for our mission of connecting people to the cleanest energy on earth. We are committed to equal employment opportunities without consideration of race, color, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or gender, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal convictions, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.