Senior Counsel
A rapidly growing renewable energy platform is seeking a Senior Counsel to join its legal team and support a broad range of commercial, development, financing, and strategic initiatives across a nationwide portfolio of energy assets.
Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this attorney will work closely with business stakeholders across development, finance, operations, and executive leadership to provide practical legal guidance throughout the project lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys being embedded in the business and contributing to the growth of a dynamic organization focused on advancing the energy transition.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise internal stakeholders on a variety of commercial, corporate, project development, and transactional matters
- Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreements supporting development, construction, procurement, financing, acquisitions, and ongoing business operations
- Support renewable energy development activities through all stages of the project lifecycle
- Assist with acquisitions, investments, and other strategic transactions, including legal due diligence and transaction execution
- Partner with cross-functional teams to identify, assess, and mitigate legal and business risks
- Support corporate governance, entity management, and general corporate matters
- Manage outside counsel and external advisors as needed
- Develop practical legal solutions that align with business objectives in a fast-paced environment
- Contribute to legal department initiatives, process improvements, and organizational growth
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- 6+ years of legal experience gained in a law firm, in-house legal department, or a combination of both
- Experience supporting energy, infrastructure, project development, project finance, M&A, or other complex commercial transactions
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and issue-spotting abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while providing clear, practical business-oriented advice
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Preferred Background
- Experience supporting renewable energy projects, including solar, storage, or other energy infrastructure assets
- Familiarity with project development, financing, acquisitions, construction, commercial contracting, or regulatory matters affecting energy projects
- Prior experience partnering closely with business teams and senior leadership
Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be a collaborative and solutions-oriented attorney who thrives in entrepreneurial environments. They will bring strong business judgment, a proactive mindset, and the ability to navigate complex legal issues while balancing commercial objectives.
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