Counsel, Senior Counsel considered based on experience

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia.

📋 Description

• Act as the primary legal advisor for multiple portfolios of solar and/or BESS projects from initial entry to final exit.

• Collaborate with development, construction, capital markets, and internal subject-matter experts.

• Oversee external consultants and both local and national legal counsel.

• Negotiate and perform due diligence for project acquisitions, including Letters of Intent (LOIs), MIPAs, and Asset Purchase Agreements (APAs).

• Identify and manage specialist legal counsel while supervising legal due diligence.

• Assist in development initiatives, which encompass revenue contracts, regulatory submissions, and real estate/entitlement resolutions.

• Support procurement processes and execute purchase orders for essential equipment.

• Aid in construction execution, which includes prime EPC agreements and significant construction subcontracts.

• Lead the negotiation and execution of project finance transactions, covering tax credit insurance, tax credit sales, construction debt, permanent debt, tax equity, and preferred equity.

• Assist with operational-period contracting, including asset management, operations and maintenance (O&M), and various operational agreements.

• Manage key regulatory filings and submissions, addressing NERC and MBR matters.

• Guide project monetization transactions, including LOIs, MIPAs, equity sale documentation, and back-leverage, portfolio, and Holdco debt.

• Serve as a liaison among internal commercial teams, external legal counsel, outside parties, and internal project leaders.

• Assume responsibility for the work product of external counsel and daily legal activities.

• Report directly to the General Counsel.

⛳️ Requirements

• 7-9 years of post-admission experience for Senior Counsel or 5-6 years for Counsel within the renewable energy sector, preferably from a law firm with a focus on energy or a solar/energy storage development firm.

• Extensive knowledge in the majority of the specified workstreams for Senior Counsel or familiarity with many of them for Counsel.

• Solid understanding of workstreams beyond the applicant’s primary area of expertise.

• Experienced transactional attorney and advocate with a strong grasp of contract fundamentals.

• Keen commercial insight and eagerness to understand commercial decision-making processes.

• Intellectual curiosity and a passion for the energy sector.

• Ability to thrive in challenging situations and to safeguard the company’s interests.

• Proficient in identifying and advising on risk mitigation strategies related to energy projects.

• Strong awareness of regulatory aspects of U.S. power markets, including FERC and NERC regulations.

• Convincing and effective communicator and negotiator with both internal and external business stakeholders.

• Capability to distill complex ideas into persuasive arguments suitable for non-legal audiences.

• Experience in an in-house legal department is a notable advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

• Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.