Corporate Counsel
I'm currently supporting a fast‐growing renewable energy developer focused on expanding clean energy across the United States. Their mission is to accelerate the transition to sustainable power while delivering meaningful economic and community benefits. They're a collaborative,
mission‐driven team that values curiosity, problem‐solving, and the drive to build something meaningful in a rapidly evolving industry.
If you're passionate about clean energy and thrive in dynamic, entrepreneurial environments, then please apply.
The Role
They are seeking a Corporate Counsel who is practical, solutions‐oriented, and energized by a mix of high‐level strategy and hands‐on execution. As a key member of the legal function, you'll support the company across commercial transactions, project development, regulatory matters, and ongoing corporate operations.
This role offers significant growth potential, broad exposure across the business, and the chance to shape legal processes and systems from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities
- Commercial Transactions: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements (e.g., EPC, O&M, financing, site control, NDAs, and other development‐related contracts).
- Project & Development Support: Advise on legal aspects of project development, permitting, interconnection, and stakeholder engagement for solar and energy‐storage projects.
- Regulatory & Policy: Analyze regulatory issues and support engagement with administrative processes and market programs.
- Deal Execution: Support project acquisitions, divestitures, and corporate structuring for optimal deal flow.
- Contract Lifecycle Management: Improve and manage contract intake, review, execution, and ongoing oversight.
- Legal Research & Risk Management: Provide clear, actionable guidance on real estate, tax, regulatory, and other business‐critical legal matters.
- Cross‐Functional Collaboration: Translate legal concepts for business teams and help drive alignment across departments.
- Outside Counsel Oversight: Manage external legal support as needed.
- Process Improvement: Develop templates, playbooks, and efficient workflows to help the business scale.
Qualifications
- 4+ years practicing corporate, real estate, commercial, or energy‐related law (transactional focus strongly preferred).
- Experience supporting complex commercial or project‐driven transactions.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem‐solving abilities with attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate independently.
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership.
- Location flexible; relocation or hybrid may be preferred depending on company needs.