7+ years of relevant legal experience, including 4+ years in renewable energy project finance
Graduate degree (JD or LL.B) and bar membership in good standing
Proven ability to deliver business-focused legal advice and solutions
Strong communication skills suitable for a managerial role
Team-oriented with a commitment to collective success
Responsibilities
Lead negotiations and execution of diverse financing transactions including debt and equity arrangements
Provide strategic advice on financing-related issues and compliance
Act as a legal liaison between Capital Markets and Development teams
Serve as the primary legal advisor on financing eligibility and underwriting standards
Manage a team focused on financing compliance and project tranching processes
Oversee corporate secretarial and governance functions
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and training
Dynamic, fast-paced working environment
Collaborative work culture fostering teamwork and shared success
Possibility of travel based on project needs
Engagement in impactful renewable energy projects
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:
Leading financing transaction negotiation and execution across the business, including working capital debt, construction debt, securitizations, term loans, private placements, credit support facilities and tax equity financing arrangements (including tax credit transfer agreements)
Provide strategic advice related to financing activities (e.g. approach to issues like FEOC requirements, tax credit safe harbor strategies)
Act as a legal interface between the Capital Markets and Development teams to ensure that projects remain financeable through the development and construction lifecycle
Serve as the primary advisor on financing eligibility and underwriting standards, and develop and maintain financing-related processes
Manage a team responsible for, among other things, financing compliance processes and project tranching processes across multiple financing structures
Assisting with supervision and management of corporate secretarial function and certain governance matters
Qualifications:
Minimum seven (7) years of relevant legal experience (law firm or in-house), including at least four (4) years in renewable energy project finance
A graduate degree (JD or LL.B) in law and member in good standing of a state bar
Requirements:
Demonstrated ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice and solutions to legal problems
High degree of self-motivation and professionalism, with a confident, assertive style and tenacity to work independently and deliver results
Effective communication skills, including in a managerial capacity; ability to present clear and practical legal arguments; ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, environment and to adapt quickly to changing priorities
Team-oriented; demonstrates a commitment to shared success above any personal accomplishment or recognition
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop collaborative relationships at all levels in the organization
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with attention to detail and thoroughness
Excellent organizational skills and capability to effectively manage priorities while meeting timelines
Willingness to travel, from time to time, dependent upon project/transaction dynamics
