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Solar Originator Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Cloudbreak Energy

General Counsel

Boulder, CO · On-site

Support the origination and development lifecycle of solar and storage projects, including legal advice on development, permitting, interconnection, and stakeholder relations for renewable energy and ...

New

Torch Clean Energy

EPC Project Manager

Boulder, CO · On-site

$130K - $170K/yr

We specialize in the development, financing, construction, and operation of utility-scale solar ... Manage uncertainty and originate creative solutions to prevent scope creep and reduce change orders.

Scout Clean Energy

Corporate Counsel

Boulder, CO · On-site

... origination, construction, procurement, asset management or project finance - to facilitate the development, offtake, financing, construction, and long‑term operation of Scout's wind, solar, and ...

Scout Clean Energy

Senior Corporate Counsel

Boulder, CO · On-site +1

$144K - $196K/yr

... origination, construction, procurement, asset management or project finance - to facilitate the development, offtake, financing, construction, and longterm operation of Scout's wind, solar, and ...

Scout Clean Energy

Corporate Counsel

Boulder, CO · On-site

... origination, construction, procurement, asset management or project finance - to facilitate the development, offtake, financing, construction, and long-term operation of Scout's wind, solar, and ...

Scout Clean Energy

Corporate Counsel

Boulder, CO · On-site +1

... origination, construction, procurement, asset management or project finance - to facilitate the development, offtake, financing, construction, and longterm operation of Scout's wind, solar, and ...

Scout Clean Energy

Senior Corporate Counsel

Boulder, CO · On-site

$144K - $196K/yr

... origination, construction, procurement, asset management or project finance - to facilitate the development, offtake, financing, construction, and long-term operation of Scout's wind, solar, and ...

Scout Clean Energy

Senior Corporate Counsel

Boulder, CO · On-site

$144K - $196K/yr

... origination, construction, procurement, asset management or project finance - to facilitate the development, offtake, financing, construction, and long‑term operation of Scout's wind, solar, and ...

IPL (Indiana)

Senior Analyst, M&A

Louisville, CO · On-site

$89K - $111K/yr

... solar and battery storage. This role will provide a wholistic view of deal origination, project and portfolio diligence and valuation, and transaction negotiation and execution.It will broaden the Sr ...

The AES Corporation

Senior Analyst, M&A

Louisville, CO · On-site

$89K - $111K/yr

... solar and battery storage. This role will provide a wholistic view of deal origination, project and portfolio diligence and valuation, and transaction negotiation and execution. It will broaden the ...

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How much do solar originator jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for solar originator in Colorado is $89,184.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,500.00 and $99,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a solar originator?

A Solar Originator is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and securing solar energy projects. They work with landowners, developers, and other stakeholders to negotiate site control agreements, conduct market research, and assess project feasibility. Their role involves building relationships, understanding regulatory requirements, and collaborating with internal teams to advance projects from inception to development. Solar Originators play a key role in expanding a company's renewable energy portfolio and ensuring successful project execution.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a solar originator?

A Solar Originator’s daily responsibilities often include identifying potential project sites, networking with landowners and stakeholders, and evaluating the financial and technical feasibility of new solar projects. They prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, and work closely with permitting authorities to keep projects on track. Collaboration with engineering, legal, and finance teams is also common to ensure successful project development from inception through to execution. This dynamic role combines market research, relationship-building, and project management in a fast-growing industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a solar originator?

To thrive as a Solar Originator, you need expertise in renewable energy markets, financial analysis, and contract negotiation, often supported by a degree in business, finance, engineering, or a related field. Familiarity with CRM platforms, energy modeling software, and knowledge of regulatory compliance and permitting processes is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, persistence, and strategic networking abilities set top performers apart. These competencies ensure successful project origination, effective client engagement, and growth in a competitive clean energy sector.

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Infographic showing various Solar Originator job openings in Colorado as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,184 per year, or $42.9 per hour.

General Counsel

Cloudbreak Energy

Boulder, CO • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

New

Key responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements including EPC, O&M, project finance, site control, and NDAs.

  • Support the origination and development of solar and storage projects by providing legal advice on development, permitting, interconnection, and stakeholder relations.

  • Perform legal services and advisory for project transactions, asset purchase and sale agreements, and support corporate structure to optimize deal execution.

Job description

Formed by experienced renewable energy professionals in 2020, Cloudbreak is already one of the leading commercial and community solar developers in the United States. Our mission is to accelerate the growth in domestic renewable energy capacity while also bringing economic benefits to communities across the country.
We are executing on this mission by developing projects that save local residents and businesses money on their electric bills, generate significant tax revenue, create well-paying, local jobs, and diversify utility generation with renewable energy.
Our team is a tightly-knit group that is passionate about deploying high quality distributed solar and storage solutions. When we aren't building renewable energy projects, we love to ski, board, bike, hike, camp, see live music, and dine together. As passionate outdoor-loving people, we believe climate change poses an existential risk to both the places we love and humanity itself. Harnessing the sun to generate renewable electricity with zero carbon emissions is one of the most tangible ways to slow climate change.
If you are passionate about accelerating the transition to renewable energy and willing to roll up your sleeves to solve hard problems, this is the place for you.
THE POSITION
Cloudbreak Energy is seeking a General Counsel who is practical and solutions-oriented to review, draft, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements and provide ongoing advice to Cloudbreak.
This position provides immense growth opportunities as the lead member of the legal team. This position will support Cloudbreak's overall corporate organization and strategy, site control agreements, offtake agreements in regulated programs, project finance, regulatory, and related matters critical to operating a solar energy and storage developer and owner-operator.
This is an opportunity for an entrepreneurial, highly organized leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys building functions from the ground up, while also being comfortable with detail-oriented work and executing with a small team.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Commercial Transactions & Contracts: Draft, review, and negotiate (and support key business functions in the same) a variety of commercial agreements, including EPC contracts, O&M agreements, project finance, corporate finance, site control, NDAs, and other contracts that support solar and storage lifecycle development and operations.
  • Development Support: Support the origination and development lifecycle of solar and storage projects, including legal advice on development, permitting, interconnection, and stakeholder relations for renewable energy and battery storage projects from inception through operations and management.
  • Policy Support: Support the Head of Policy in analyzing legal and regulatory matters that impact Cloudbreak's operations and work to navigate such systems and where appropriate, elect to intervene and work to change such systems or structures, including analysis on administrative processes and pathways for project and company success.
  • Deal Exposure: In partnership with the relevant business unit lead, perform legal services and advisory for solar and storage development through ownership and operations; solar and storage asset purchase and sale agreements (MIPAs and Asset Transfer Agreements); and support corporate structure to optimize deal execution.
  • Contract Lifecycle Management: Participate in improving and managing Cloudbreak's contract intake, review, execution, and post-execution processes to keep commercial operations running smoothly.
  • Legal Research & Analysis: Conduct legal research and provide sound legal advice on a range of legal and business issues, including without limitation real estate, vesting of development rights, state and local tax, operational and regulatory requirements in markets, and bespoke contract structures.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into clear and concise legal terms.
  • Relationship Building: Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors, customers, and legal counsel.
  • Issue Resolution: Proactively identify and address potential legal issues. Understand and be able to work through any pre-dispute matters, working to avoid disputes and keep projects on time and on budget. Know how to leverage contractual tools and mechanisms to swiftly reach resolution.
  • Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: Effectively communicate legal concepts to non-lawyers in a clear and concise manner, including training and working with business units on legal concepts to support commercial operations.
  • External Counsel Oversight: Oversee, manage, and execute on outside counsel strategy and support.
  • Process & System Improvement: Contribute to the development and improvement of processes, workflows, and procedures.
  • Template & Playbook Development: Develop and maintain commercial contract templates and playbooks.
  • Innovation & Efficiency: Drive efficiency and innovation within legal services for Cloudbreak.

Requirements
  • 6+ years of experience practicing corporate, real estate, renewable energy, or commercial law, with a focus on transactional work and deal execution. Even better if this has been centered in renewable energy in the large-scale DG space.
  • Proven ability to analyze complex legal issues, identify solutions, and communicate them effectively.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
  • Growth mindset: Be willing to push yourself and those around you to grow.
  • Analytical & Problem-solving skills: Find the needle in the haystack that gets the deal across the finish line if needed. You should have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
  • Work Ethic: Ability to operate independently and manage competing priority
  • Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
  • Bar Admission: Active and in good standing with the applicable State Bar.
  • Boulder-based or willing to relocate preferred, but remote candidates considered.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary, depending on experience
  • Performance-based bonuses, with a 30% target
  • Flexible PTO & Sick leave
  • 401(k) with up to 4% match, vesting on the first day of employment
  • Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Generous Parental Leave
  • Company paid CLEs, bar membership, and bar fees (for 1 state)

Occasional travel may be required
EEOC
Cloudbreak is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

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