Description:
A Solar Energy Company () is seeking a business-minded attorney (2nd-4th year associate) to be our In House Counsel, responsible for the execution of all of A Solar Energy Company's solar project transactions.About the role:
The
In House Counsel role is both the attorney responsible for the
execution of all of SolRiver's transactions and a key executive leading
the company's growth. The ideal candidate is a solutions-oriented
transactional attorney with a strong head for business. In our view, a
"business-minded" lawyer understands how to balance risk/reward, with a
bias toward finding creative solutions to risk allocations. In addition,
he/she will drive meaningful improvements in how the team efficiently
evaluates, closes, and manages its project investments.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the drafting and negotiation of acquisition agreements (MIPAs, APA, PSA, etc.) and construction agreements (EPC, O&M, DSAs).
- Lead the negotiation, drafting, and critical review of equity agreements (tax equity OAs, ECCAs, etc) and financing agreements (e.g., construction and term debt).
- Manage outside legal counsel engaged to represent A Solar Energy Company.
- Support construction and asset management functions by providing advice in the normal course of business.
- Work closely with team to develop and implement improvements to contracting processes and tools, including a suite of regularly updated template documents.
- Support analyst team's due diligence process for acquisitions and financing.
- Identify transactional risks of potential investments and propose commercial terms to mitigate said risk.
Requirements:
Qualifications:
We
are seeking an attorney with two to four years of project finance
experience. The ideal candidate will have familiarity with renewable
energy transactions involving financing , acquisitions, and project
documents. Candidates should have superior drafting and negotiation
skills, the ability to take on significant responsibility and manage a
challenging workload within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
Candidates should also be diligent, detail- oriented, proactive,
supportive, and team-oriented.
- Possess a JD from an accredited US law school, and be admitted to the Bar (any state may apply).
- Intermediate skills in reviewing, negotiating and drafting commercial contracts.
- Excellent time management skills with an advanced ability to prioritize and complete multiple projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to be succinct and clear.
- Superb interpersonal skills and positive get-it-done attitude; including an unwavering commitment to teamwork and self-improvement.
- Refined business acumen, with the ability to identify and implement practical solutions to complex business and legal problems.
- Intellectually curious.
- Hardworking, responsive, and adaptable to what the situation dictates, including possessing the diligence to advance matters independently.
