Project Engineer

In-House Counsel + Renewable Energy + Transactions & Project Finance + High-Growth Industry + Work Directly with Executive Leadership

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Anne-Laure McGrory
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Salary: $170,000 - $220,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are an established and rapidly growing renewable energy developer committed to expanding clean energy solutions throughout the United States. Our team develops, acquires, finances, and operates large-scale solar energy projects while partnering with utilities, municipalities, commercial businesses, and investors to deliver innovative energy solutions.

As we continue to grow our project portfolio, we're seeking an experienced attorney who enjoys being a true business partner, working alongside executive leadership to help drive strategic initiatives while navigating sophisticated commercial transactions.

Why join us?

• Join one of the fastest-growing sectors in the economy
• Work directly with executive leadership on high-impact business decisions
• Play a key role in project development, acquisitions, and financing
• Handle sophisticated commercial transactions from start to finish
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with significant visibility
• Opportunity to expand your legal expertise across multiple practice areas
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Excellent work-life balance

Make a meaningful impact in advancing renewable energy

Job Details

Our client is seeking an experienced attorney to join its in-house legal team. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with executive leadership on sophisticated commercial transactions, project development initiatives, financing activities, and strategic business operations.

The successful candidate will serve as a trusted legal advisor across a broad range of matters, supporting project acquisitions, development, financing, commercial contracting, and corporate initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of commercial agreements
• Support renewable energy project development and acquisition activities
• Assist with project financing transactions and due diligence efforts
• Coordinate legal support for debt and equity financing
• Negotiate vendor, construction, lease, and customer agreements
• Partner with business leaders to identify and mitigate legal risks
• Assist with contract templates and internal legal processes
• Support corporate governance and risk management initiatives
• Work cross-functionally with finance, operations, development, -and executive leadership
• Manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Licensed and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
• Experience in commercial transactions, corporate law, real estate, or project finance
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
• Experience with renewable energy, infrastructure, construction, or commercial real estate is highly preferred
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to balance legal risk with practical business solutions
• Prior in-house experience is a plus

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