Senior Legal Advisor: Renewable Energy and Corporate Governance
The role of the General Counsel is to work closely with the CFO and Executive Team in contract drafting and negotiations as well as oversight of corporate governance and record-keeping tasks. This involves working across verticals within NES including sales, project development, project contracts, acquisitions, and closings, asset management, finance, and general corporate contracts.
Main Responsibilities:
* Negotiate, write, and execute agreements and contracts on behalf of NES.
* Manage the execution of all legal documents required for project financing, loan closings, and other contracts as needed.
* Draft and/or review Purchase and Sale Agreements, Letters of Intent, EPC Contracts, O&M contracts, and other contracts ancillary to the acquisition, financing, and ongoing management of distributed energy solar and storage projects.
* Complete due diligence review of project contracts, including power purchase agreements, real property documents, corporate governance documents, EPC contracts, O&M agreements, and other contracts ancillary to the development, construction, acquisition, financing, and management of distributed energy solar and storage projects.
* Coordinate and manage the work of outside legal counsel as needed.
* Hire, train, and develop the legal team employees.
* Manage day-to-day activities.
* Motivate the team to achieve organizational goals.
* Conduct training to maximize potential.
* Create an environment that promotes positive communication and demonstrates flexibility.
* Anticipate and mitigate potential legal problems within the organization and develop strategies to avoid costly litigation and reduce potential areas of risk.
* Manage contract compliance.
* Oversee corporate governance.
* Advise executive team on contract status, legal risks, and liabilities associated with projects.
* Work with the legal team to complete the formation of new entities, drafting operating agreements and resolutions.
* Coordinate relevant information across departments to execute necessary legal documents.
* Serve as point of contact for all legal matters.
Requirements:
* JD degree from an accredited institution.
* Must be licensed in good standing.
* Preferred licensing in states where NES completes work.
* 5+ years of experience in renewable energy project finance, M&A, or energy development with solid understanding of partnerships/ joint ventures / tax equity contract structures.
* Experience drafting and negotiating contracts.
* Proficient skills using the Microsoft Office suite including extensive SharePoint experience.
* Proven experience leading and developing a legal team.
* Exceptional verbal and writing communication skills with superiors, peers, partners, and other stakeholders.
* Excellent interpersonal skills while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
About this Role:
This is a full-time position that requires strong leadership and analytical skills. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in a similar role and a deep understanding of the renewable energy industry.
Why Work with Us:
We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. Our team is dedicated to making a positive impact in the community and we are looking for like-minded individuals to join us.