Description:
A Renewables & Environment Company is a leading renewables developer, owner, and operator with end-to-end execution capabilities, including all phases of development, financing, EPC, O&M, and asset management. The company focuses on utility-scale solar and energy storage projects in the 75-400 MW range in the U.S. We've successfully developed 90 projects in the US from greenfield site selection to commercial operation..We are seeking self-starting individuals who have a passion to be part of the renewable energy industry and the change it is bringing. Successful A Renewables & Environment Company employees think creatively, possess a drive to achieve, and have the capacity to assume increasing responsibility in a dynamic growth environment. A Renewables & Environment Company offers a competitive salary, strong bonus structures, the potential for employee stock options in a growing company, a benefits program, and flexible working conditions.
Job Responsibilities:
The Commercial Counsel role will support the development activities of A Renewables & Environment Company. The position will be an integral part of the Company's legal team, providing services to various internal departments, with a focus on the Development group. The role will be assigned the overall legal responsibility for a group of development projects, from the early stages, and will assist in the coordination with other groups such as EPC, land, permitting, and transmission. The role requires exceptional legal, project management, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Responsibilities may include but not be limited to:
- Manage PPA, IA, and other offtake review and negotiation processes
- Manage legal aspects of transaction agreements, including project sales and acquisitions
- Oversee the legal aspects of development agreements, including site control, permitting, and title agreements
- Review consulting services agreements, master services agreements, and other general corporate legal agreements as needed
- Manage legal aspects of due diligence processes for selected transactions
- Manage outside counsel as needed
- Manage paralegals and other staff as needed
Required Qualifications:
- JD degree
- Minimum 5 years of experience drafting and negotiating PPA, land, transmission, and related contracts for traditional or renewable energy projects, wind, solar, biomass etc.
- Direct experience with project finance a plus, but not required
- Strong work ethic and ability to self-start and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong project, process, and organizational skills
- Ability to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Outstanding sense of humor
