Senior Corporate Counsel (Remote)

Description:

Job Mission
As our Senior Corporate Counsel, you will help determine and resolve a wide range of legal issues related to structuring, financing, funding, and implementing reforestation projects around the world. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure we comply with all relevant laws and regulations as we work to reverse climate change through the rapid restoration of native forests. The Senior Corporate Counsel will report to our General Counsel.

Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000, plus equity (depending on location and experience)

Location: Remote; must overlap with US time zones

Responsibilities:

• Advise business and finance teams on global forest project developments and operations, as well as the structuring and financing of such forest projects.
• Support the company's international practices and ensure compliance with all relevant laws, standards, and regulations.
• Advise on matters related to land tenure and rights on project sites.
• Lead due diligence and risk assessment on proposed deals and transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and legal documents such as term sheets, financing and funding contracts, agreements, and policies.
• Ensure compliance with legal regulations, environmental policies, and industry standards.
• Develop and maintain legal policies and procedures that align with the company's strategic goals and objectives.
• Assist with any legal disputes that may arise, including the engagement, collaboration with, and management of outside counsel as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• 5+ years of experience in project finance in energy or other infrastructure projects, and/or project development on forestry, agriculture, or other real estate ventures
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal issues in a clear and concise manner
• Highly detail-oriented and able to manage multiple legal matters concurrently
• Strong business acumen and the ability to take action and respond in a fast-paced startup environment
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in an international context, especially in Africa, Latin America and/or Southeast Asia, and dealing with cross-border legal issues
• Previous in-house experience
• Experience in land tenure, land use, leases, joint ventures and permits
  

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