Assistant General Counsel

1 month ago

Seattle, United States Daily Progress Full time

OneEnergy Renewables Seattle, WA Full-time Legal

OneEnergy's mission is to make clean energy the #1 source of electricity for consumers and utilities. We develop and deliver solar energy projects across the United States in community solar and utility-scale project segments. This is a unique opportunity because of our diverse project pipeline, our passionate multidisciplinary team, and our continuous career growth opportunities.

Summary Description or Position Objective:

As the Assistant General Counsel, you will be responsible for providing expert legal advice and guidance to our organization. You will assist the General Counsel to oversee all legal matters, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations while mitigating legal risks. The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills, with a deep understanding of renewable energy project development, project finance and general corporate law.

This is a full-time, permanent position available for an in-house or outside seasoned attorney with extensive experience related to renewable energy project development and project finance matters. This role works cohesively and collaboratively with the General Counsel and other legal team members and across other companywide functional teams, including Development, Delivery, Engineering, Operations and Finance.

Responsibilities:

  • Contracts: Review, draft, and negotiate various contracts, agreements, and legal documents, including but not limited to asset purchase and sale agreements, construction loan agreements, vendor contracts, engineering, procurement and construction contracts, land use agreements, power purchase agreements, interconnection agreements, transmission service agreements and real estate lease agreements.
  • Risk Management: Identify legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, collaborating with the General Counsel and cross-functional teams to proactively address potential issues.
  • Litigation Support: Assist in managing litigation matters, including coordinating with external counsel, gathering relevant information and documents, and providing support throughout the litigation process.
  • Corporate Governance: Support corporate governance initiatives, including regulatory filings, and compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
  • Intellectual Property: Assist in managing intellectual property matters, including trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets, to protect the organization's assets.
  • Training and Education: Develop and deliver legal training programs to employees to enhance awareness of legal risks and obligations.
  • Sales and Acquisitions: Lead the preparation and negotiation of project acquisitions, and other strategic transactions, including due diligence and integration efforts.
  • Policy Development: Assist in developing and updating company project development, project finance and other transaction-related policies and procedures to train our team and promote best practices.
  • Vendor Management: Assist in reviewing and negotiating agreements with vendors and service providers, ensuring alignment with company objectives and legal requirements.
  • Other Legal Support: Provide general legal support and assistance to the legal department and other business units as needed.
  • Values: Embody company values and adopt best practices regarding use of company systems and processes, management and leadership, collaboration, and mentoring.
  • Culture: Contribute to a positive culture based on continuous learning, professional growth, and development.


Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctorate from a nationally accredited law school and admitted to practice law with a state bar association.
    8+ years of experience in practicing renewable energy project development, project finance and corporate law, with a focus on project acquisitions and sales and general project development activities.
  • Experience in preparing and negotiating a wide variety of renewable energy project development, project finance and asset purchase and sale agreements. Additional experience with the preparation and negotiation of renewable energy engineering, procurement and construction agreements, interconnection agreements and power purchase agreements are required.
  • Experience in solar energy sales transactions is preferred, but not a requirement so long as the applicant has mergers and acquisitions background with wind energy or other types of renewable energy.
  • Experience in preparing and negotiating renewable energy lease agreements, access agreements and other land rights-related agreements.
  • Strong understanding of corporate governance principles, regulatory requirements, and corporate finance industry best practices.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external collaborators.
  • Must demonstrate a high degree of time management and organizational skills resulting in the ability to prioritize/manage multiple projects at various stages of delivery.
  • Must have a "roll up your sleeves and let's get the job done right" type attitude.
  • Demonstrated qualities of integrity, credibility, and fiduciary responsibility.
  • Creative problem-solving skills matched with strength in executing under pressure.
  • Self-motivated with proven ability to take ownership, initiative, and accountability.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities often across functional and operational lines.
  • Position may require some travel, up to 1-2 weeks per quarter.

OneEnergy's compensation packages are dependent on an array of factors including, but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, geographic location, and other organizational factors. In addition, we provide generous Paid Time Off (six weeks/year) and an impactful Volunteer Time Off Program. We offer robust employee benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, 401(k) matching retirement plan, life insurance, wellness incentives, and more.

We recognize an equitable energy transition requires the participation of diverse communities, groups, and institutions. OneEnergy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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