Senior Counsel

Responsibilities Serve as a trusted legal advisor to business leaders across development, operations, finance, and commercial teams Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including feedstock supply agreements, RNG and environmental attribute offtake agreements, EPC and construction‑related agreements, operations and maintenance agreements, NDAs, vendor agreements, consulting agreements, and other commercial contracts Support acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic investments, and integration activities, including due diligence and transaction support Assist with legal matters throughout the RNG project lifecycle, from development through operations Advise on regulatory and compliance matters related to renewable energy, environmental regulations, and low‑carbon fuel programs Help manage permitting, environmental compliance, and interactions with outside regulatory counsel Support corporate governance, entity management, and internal policy development Assist in managing litigation, disputes, and claims with outside counsel Partner cross‑functionally to identify and mitigate legal and business risks Help build scalable legal processes and support a culture of compliance and ethical business practices Manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment Requirements Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction Approximately 7–15 years of legal experience Combination of large law firm and in‑house experience strongly preferred Strong drafting and negotiation skills across complex commercial agreements Experience supporting energy, infrastructure, industrial, or renewable energy businesses preferred Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Familiarity with renewable natural gas, biogas, landfill gas, or broader energy markets Background in renewable fuel programs, environmental commodities, or carbon markets (RFS, RINs, LCFS, 45Z, etc.) Experience supporting M&A, project development, or project finance transactions Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced growing environment where versatility and initiative are valued #J-18808-Ljbffr