Assistant General Counsel, Transactions

Assistant General Counsel, Transactions

About the Company

Innovative capital markets technology (FinTech) company

Industry
Information Technology and Services

Type
Privately Held, VC-backed

Founded
2023

Employees
51-200

Funding
$26-$50 million

Specialties

• investments
• advisory
• tax equity
• transferable tax credits
• debt
• energy
• and manufacturing

About the Role

The Company is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Transactions to lead day-to-day legal work across investment and financing transactions, from term sheet through closing and post-closing administration. Responsibilities include executing tax equity, preferred equity, transferable tax credit, and debt transactions; conducting legal diligence; identifying and communicating risks; and managing funding conditions, amendments, consents, and portfolio obligations. The role also involves supervising outside counsel, supporting corporate and strategic matters, and partnering with business teams to translate legal issues into practical commercial terms. The successful candidate will improve transaction processes by maintaining standard documents and playbooks and developing and applying AI-enabled legal workflows. Candidates should have 3–6 years of transactional experience, including substantial work in project, energy, or infrastructure finance, and hands-on experience drafting, negotiating, and closing tax equity, transferable tax credit, and debt transactions. Working knowledge of federal energy tax credits and related qualification and recapture considerations is required, along with demonstrated practical experience using AI tools in legal practice. Strong judgment, clear communication, ownership, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment are essential. A JD and active admission in good standing to at least one U.S. state bar are required.

Hiring Manager Title
General Counsel

Functions

• Legal