Senior Counsel, Transactions

This is a role for a deal junkie that didn’t think real deal work happened in house. New Leaf Energy, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Counsel, Transactions to support our project development business and soon‑to‑be formed independent power producer (IPP). This position reports to the Deputy General Counsel. This position may be filled out of our Boston, MA, Lowell, MA, Chicago, IL, Oakland, CA, and Troy, NY offices. We value in‑person collaboration and offer a hybrid work environment. Hybrid employees work in the office at least two out of every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and are free to work from the office or home on other days. Position Responsibilities Independently counsel and advise M&A team on structuring transactions to acquire and dispose of renewable energy assets. Independently draft, review and negotiate membership interest purchase agreements (MIPAs), asset purchase agreements (APAs), and ancillary documents for the acquisition and disposition of renewable energy projects. Proactively identify, counsel and advise New Leaf with respect to the risks arising in connection with purchase and sale transactions. Develop and implement plans for mitigating such risks. Effectively collaborate with, counsel and advise cross‑functional stakeholders (including legal, real estate, project development, M&A, the IPP, interconnection, and policy) on matters relating to purchase and sale transactions and the related financing facilities. Design, implement and modify measures to improve the quality and efficiency of New Leaf’s tools and processes relating to due diligence, negotiation, financing, and closing of renewable energy transactions. Draft, update, and maintain template documents and standard operating procedures. Independently draft, review and negotiate other commercial agreements, including joint venture agreements, power purchase agreements (PPAs) and other offtake agreements, interconnection agreements, community solar and other subscriber agreements, and operation and maintenance agreements. Provide legal support and assist with various other matters relating to the origination, acquisition, sale, financing, ownership, and operation of renewable energy projects. Coordinate legal workload with colleagues and supervise and optimize work between in‑house and outside counsel as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Desired Qualifications Law degree and strong academic record from a leading ABA accredited law school. At least 6–8 years of substantial, relevant legal experience at a top‑tier law firm, sophisticated corporate legal department, or combination of the two. A passion for accelerating the adoption of renewable energy. Expert knowledge of the legal issues and key deal points in M&A, specifically MIPAs and APAs. Extensive experience structuring, drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements for renewable energy projects, specifically MIPAs and APAs. Experience in financing structures and transactions, specifically project finance, construction financing, and tax equity is a plus. Ability to independently structure, draft, review and negotiate other project/commercial contracts. Ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable advice for non‑lawyers. Refined business acumen, exceptional judgment, and ability to implement practical solutions to complex business and legal problems. Hardworking, responsive, and adaptable to changing situations, with strong interpersonal skills for team collaboration. Ability to handle competing deadlines and shift priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Exceptional communication skills. Excellent organizational, time‑management, and project‑management skills. Licensed to practice law or registered as in‑house counsel in the state where the applicable NLE office is located. Compensation NewLeafEnergy compensates all employees in three ways: a market‑competitive base salary, above‑market variable compensation, and an equity‑like program that gives employees a sense of ownership. We use a data‑driven and transparent methodology to calibrate compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable, guided by the NewLeaf Energy compensation manual available to all employees. Under our compensation framework, the likely base salary range for this position in Troy is $189,416–$218,887. The on‑target annual cash bonus is an additional 20% of base salary. Your actual salary may be above, in, or below this range, depending on location and experience. Our office locations in Lowell, Boston, Oakland, and Chicago all carry geography‑based upward adjustments to the base pay range. Benefits and Culture NewLeafEnergy’s success is driven by collaborative, long‑term relationships based on trust and transparency. We offer a flexible work environment that places significant responsibility in independent teams and creates opportunities for innovation and personal growth. Our benefits are designed to recognize employees’ contributions and enable a reasonable work/life balance. Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision; A 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and a company match (100% of the first three percent of pay; 50% for the next two percent you contribute); An open and self‑managed paid time‑off policy; A hybrid work location policy that supports working from home part of the week; A parental leave policy for both birthing and non‑birthing parents, available immediately upon hire; Professional development and education assistance. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion NewLeafEnergy values diverse perspectives, skills, experiences and contributions of all employees. We want everyone to feel they belong and are empowered to be their most authentic selves at work. We are actively committed to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive environment not only within our organization but also in the clean energy industry. We seek a diverse candidate pool in this–and every–search. NewLeafEnergy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal and local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, NewLeafEnergy complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO M/F/D/V. #J-18808-Ljbffr