Position Overview:Ameresco currently has an opportunity for an Assistant General Counsel based at our headquarters in Framingham, Massachusetts to join our Corporate Legal team. The person in this role will provide legal counsel to our energy services and renewable energy business units throughout North America.
Responsibilities:Advise business units in the development, construction and operation of energy services and renewable energy projects and provide advice with respect to management of projects under construction or in operation. This will include:
- Evaluation, structuring, drafting and negotiation of related arrangements, including for
- energy services, energy sale, energy storage, and construction, including the supply of equipment and services;
- financing arrangements, including on a non- or limited recourse basis; and
- professional services, and implementation services contracts.
- Review and analysis of requests for proposals.
- Guidance on the legal and financial structure of proposals and offers.
- Understanding, translating and advising on the regulatory environment, including aspects related to renewable energy credits and tax benefits; economic regulation of energy production, movement and sale; importation of goods and services; the environment; and construction activities.
- Assist in understanding and resolving customer and contractor issues, including support of dispute resolution.
- Development and implementation of risk management strategies, including transaction structure, insurance coverage, and internal project management policies and procedures.
- Support for corporate and subsidiary organization, governance, and maintenance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:- J.D. or other advanced legal degree.
- Minimum of Ten years of experience; major firm and in-house preferred.
- Admitted to practice in Massachusetts.
- Travel may be required from time to time.
Additional Qualifications:- Expertise in energy services and/or renewable energy project development preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Effectively and efficiently manage multiple priorities.
- Strong business acumen, curiosity, and collegial approach
The anticipated base salary range for this role is $212,000 - $306,500 (presented in good faith). In addition to base pay, employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, and may be eligible for performance incentives, bonuses, commissions, or equity, depending on the role.
Actual pay will depend on factors such as internal equity, skills, experience, education, certifications, and location. This range supports our commitment to pay transparency and compliance with applicable laws. Compensation may vary by work location, including remote arrangements.
We disclose salary ranges and benefits in all required external and internal postings and will provide further details upon request at any stage of the hiring process. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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