SUMMER AND/OR FALL LAW CLERK – RENEWABLE ENERGY 

BOULDER, COLORADO

THE COMPANY

Scout Clean Energy is a leading U.S. renewable energy developer, owner and operator headquartered `in Boulder, Colorado. Scout is developing a renewable portfolio of over 12,000 MW of wind, solar and energy storage projects across 21 U.S. states.  Scout is an owner-operator with expertise in all aspects of renewable power project development, permitting, power marketing, finance, construction, and asset management. Scout is a portfolio company of Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, a specialist investment manager focused on low carbon and clean energy infrastructure investments.

Scout is comprised of renewable energy industry veterans who are making a difference in our world. Our team’s work ethic is second to none. We identify problems, create solutions, and deliver them professionally to our customers, investors, partners, and one another. We do the right thing when no one is looking because we are committed to our collective success and because we believe that our uncompromising integrity is key to the collaborative relationships that drive our business.

POSITION SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

As the Law Clerk, you will develop a basic understanding of the legal foundations of a renewable energy project developer and owner. You will deploy your outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail to create a more efficient method for accessing information about Scout’s legal agreements. The Law Clerk will report directly to the General Counsel.

You will be responsible for developing a database of executed contracts and providing support on a range of other legal tasks. The organization resulting from your work will help Scout’s Legal team build a strong foundation for the firm’s future growth. Key tasks will include the following:

• Reviewing existing non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), master service agreement (MSAs), and master consulting service agreements (MCSAs), among other contracts.
• Identifying key terms and conditions, major deviations from standard agreements, and any other issues of concern.
• Where appropriate, make strategic recommendations to manage risk.

Beyond these contract duties, additional tasks may include the following:

• Completing policy and legal research projects for Director-Level team members.
• Reviewing and redlining NDAs and other standard contracts.
• Observing relevant discussions with the development, construction, and financing teams as possible.

Furthermore, you will be exposed to the energy industry and the complicated regulatory ecosystem within which it resides, as well as the role of in-house counsel.

The time commitment for this internship is fairly flexible. We anticipate that the Law Clerk will work approximately 20 hours per week during the summer and 10 hours per week while classes are in session. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently pursuing a law degree.
• Interest in business law or the energy industry.
• Strong writing skills.
• Detail-oriented with superior organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a flat organization, successfully leveraging the expertise of multiple colleagues in different lines of reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• INTEGRITY. Ethical professional who does the right thing even when it is difficult.
• INITIATIVE. Resourceful self-motivator with exceptional leadership and organizational skills.
• INTELLIGENCE. Perpetual learner with the ability to solve problems and make informed decisions quickly.
• WORK ETHIC. Productive team member who desires to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment to meet deadlines and get things done.
• TEAM FOCUS. Purpose-driven colleague with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to working across organizational boundaries to deliver on shared team goals.

CHARACTERISTICS OF SUCCESSFUL SCOUT TEAM MEMBERS

INVITATION TO WOMEN AND U.S. UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS

We encourage applications from all demographics and especially those that are traditionally underrepresented in the energy industry. Consistent with our core values, Scout celebrates the diversity of thought and experience that comes from a range of backgrounds including, but not limited to, gender, race, and ethnicity.

COMPENSATION:

$20-$25/hr (based on past internships/jobs and education level)

JOB LOCATION:

This internship will initially take place partially remotely and partially in the office in Boulder, CO. 

TO APPLY:

Please submit your resume and a cover letter.