Senior Counsel

About Arevon

Arevon is a U.S. energy leader committed to powering America with affordable, reliable, and secure homegrown energy. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, and with a regional office in New York City, the company’s experienced and dedicated team develops, finances, builds, owns, and operates renewable energy projects nationwide. With a strong track record in utility-scale solar and energy storage, Arevon is a trusted partner to utilities and businesses seeking cost-effective, sustainable energy solutions. By prioritizing American manufacturing and domestic energy production, the company invests in U.S. jobs, strengthens local economies, and advances the country’s energy independence.

The Position

Arevon is recruiting for the position of Senior Counsel. This is an outstanding opportunity for individuals seeking an exciting, high-growth work environment in one of the most important industries for the 21st century.

Arevon is looking for a transactional attorney with extensive experience drafting and negotiating financing documents (including, among others, debt and tax equity documents); strong attention to detail; an appetite for a fast-paced environment; commercial awareness; and the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines. The ideal candidate is a quick learner, good listener, strong communicator and is comfortable being an active team member and giving advice in a dynamic legal and regulatory environment. This position reports to the Deputy General Counsel that sits in our New York office. This role will ideally be based in New York or in Scottsdale (in each case, with a hybrid in-office policy), but remote candidates will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, draft, negotiate, and manage:
  • Financing agreements;
  • Tax equity agreements;
  • Tax credit transfer agreements; and
  • All related deliverables.
• Advise management and deal teams concerning structural, legal or regulatory risks associated with financing and other transactions.
• Proactively manage risk across and support company compliance with multiple financings in a project’s or portfolio’s capital stack.
• Issue spot legal issues and risks, and deliver clear and actionable feedback to the company responsive to such matters, with the input of outside counsel (as needed).
• Assist outside counsel and/or represent the company in negotiations with financing and other counterparties.
• Support ongoing development of company policies, legal processes, form agreements and general development of best practices.
• Conduct training classes for company personnel, as needed.
• Complete other responsibilities, as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Juris doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one United States jurisdiction.
• Experience drafting and negotiating financing and other transactional agreements.
• A minimum of four years of legal experience is required. Experience in renewable energy industry and tax law is a plus.
• Demonstrate sound oral and written communication skills, sound judgment, and an ability to fulfill assigned leadership responsibilities; an ownership approach to projects and tasks is critical.
• Strong understanding of the laws in areas of expertise and proficient in their interpretation and application.
• Possess effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Must be able to handle heavy workload, critical time constraints, multiple project responsibilities and continually changing priorities.
• Some travel may be required.

Why Join Arevon?

We believe you should love what you do and love where you work, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits to support your personal and professional well-being.

• Competitive Compensation and Incentives
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible Work Environment
• 401(k) Plan with 6% Company match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Paid Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Inspiring Company Culture
• Professional Development Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Arevon is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.