Assistant General Counsel - Rapidly Growing Investment Firm
Job Title: Assistant General Counsel
Company: Rapidly Growing Investment Firm Focusing in the Solar & Renewable Energy Space
Location: Richmond, Virginia or New York (Hybrid/remote flexibility)
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Company:
We are a dynamic and rapidly expanding investment firm specializing in the development, ownership, and operation of distributed solar and renewable energy infrastructure across the United States. Our mission is to accelerate the transition to clean energy by deploying innovative solutions that serve commercial, industrial, and community partners.
Position Overview:
The Assistant General Counsel will play a key role in supporting the firm's legal operations, with a focus on commercial transactions and project finance. This individual will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to structure, negotiate, and execute complex agreements that drive the firm's growth in the renewable energy sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including power purchase agreements (PPAs), EPC agreements, and service contracts.
- Lead legal support for project financing transactions, including debt and equity investments, tax equity structures, and joint ventures.
- Advise on legal risks and mitigation strategies across the firm's development and operational activities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including development, finance, and asset management.
- Manage relationships with outside counsel and ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Support corporate governance and compliance initiatives as needed.
Qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Minimum of 6 years of legal experience, with a strong background in commercial transactions and project finance.
- Experience in the renewable energy, infrastructure, or investment sectors preferred.
- Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a mission-driven organization at the forefront of the clean energy transition.
- Work with a collaborative and entrepreneurial team.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
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