Senior Counsel

1 day ago

Oakland, California, United States New Leaf Energy Full time
Senior Counsel, Transactions

New Leaf Energy is a leading clean energy developer that partners with landowners, policymakers, and other stakeholders to accelerate the transition to a world powered by renewable energy. We identify high-value sites, work with landowners and local communities to develop them, and partner with long-term asset owners to bring the most impactful clean energy projects to life.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Counsel, Transactions to support our growing project development business. In this role, you will serve as Senior Counsel for the purchase and sale of our renewable energy projects, and will provide legal counsel across multiple departments, including project finance (mergers and acquisitions), project development, interconnection, and policy.

Responsibilities
  • Independently counsel and advise project finance professionals on structuring transactions to acquire and dispose of renewable energy assets;
  • Independently draft, review, and negotiate membership interest purchase agreements (MIPAs), asset purchase agreements (APAs), and ancillary documents for the acquisition and disposition of renewable energy projects;
  • Proactively and independently identify, counsel, and advise New Leaf of the risks arising in connection with purchase and sale transactions and develop plans for mitigating such risks;
  • Effectively collaborate with, counsel, and advise cross-functional stakeholders (including legal, real estate, project development, project finance, interconnection, and policy) on matters relating to purchase and sale transactions;
  • Proactively and independently identify, design, implement and modify measures to improve the quality and efficiency of New Leaf Energy's tools and processes relating to origination, due diligence, negotiation, and closing of renewable energy transactions;
  • Draft, update, and maintain template documents and standard operating procedures;
  • Independently draft, review and negotiate other commercial agreements, including joint venture agreements, power purchase agreements (PPAs), and interconnection agreements;
  • Provide legal support and assist with various other project development matters, including energy regulatory matters, energy procurement RFPs, and emerging issues affecting New Leaf Energy's business;
  • Supervise and optimize work between in-house and outside counsel as needed.
Requirements
  • Law degree and strong academic record from a leading ABA-accredited law school;
  • At least six to eight years of substantial, relevant legal experience at a top-tier law firm, sophisticated corporate legal department, or combination of the two;
  • Demonstrated renewable energy experience in solar, wind, and/or storage;
  • Expert knowledge with respect to the legal issues and key deal points in mergers and acquisitions transactions, specifically MIPAs and APAs;
  • Extensive experience in independently structuring, drafting, and negotiating purchase and sale agreements for renewable energy projects, specifically MIPAs and APAs;
  • Ability to independently structure, draft, review, and negotiate other project/commercial contracts;
  • Refined business acumen, exceptional judgment, and the ability to identify and implement practical solutions to complex business and legal problems;
  • Hardworking, responsive, and adaptable to what the situation dictates, including possessing the ability to advance matters independently, combined with the strong interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively in a team;
  • Ability to independently handle competing deadlines and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment;
  • Exceptional communication skills;
  • Excellent organizational, time management, and project management skills, including effective cross-team collaboration and coordination of legal workload with colleagues;
  • Passion for accelerating the adoption of renewable energy;
  • Licensed to practice law or registered as in-house counsel in the State where the applicable New Leaf Energy office is located.
Benefits and Culture

New Leaf Energy offers a flexible work environment that places significant responsibility in independent teams and creates opportunities for innovation and personal growth. Our benefits include:

  • Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision;
  • A 401k plan with immediate vesting and a company match (100% of the first three percent of your pay; 50% for the next two percent you contribute);
  • An open and self-managed paid time-off policy;
  • A hybrid work location policy that supports working from home for part of the week;
  • A parental leave policy for both birthing and non-birthing parents, available immediately upon hire;
  • Professional development and education assistance.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

New Leaf Energy values the diverse perspectives, skills, experiences, and contributions of all employees. We want all our employees to feel like they belong and are empowered to be their most authentic selves at work. We're actively committed to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive environment not only within our own organization but also within the clean energy industry.

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