Chief Legal Officer
Position: Chief Legal Officer, Senior Counsel, General Counsel - C&I Solar and Energy Storage (Renewables)
Location: New York or Remote
Sector: C&I Renewable Energy
Package: $275,000 - $300,000 + Cash bonus
Company: C&I (Commercial and Industrial) IPP (Independent Power Producer) - PE Backed (Private Equity)
Important Note: You must have recent experience in Commercial & Industrial (C&I) renewables to be considered for this role.
Company Overview
A leader in the C&I solar and battery storage sector in the U.S., the business focuses on developing, owning, and operating projects that serve commercial real estate clients nationwide (C&I). The company specializes in rooftop and ground-mounted solar installations, seamlessly integrating them into existing grid infrastructures. Their commitment lies in providing advanced technological and financial solutions that lower costs, enhance business growth, and contribute to a sustainable future.
The Role
As a Chief Legal Officer, this individual plays a crucial role in steering the company's legal team to structure, draft, negotiate, and/or close project documentation for storage and distributed generation (DG) solar projects.
The role with engage directly with all divisions of the business, including a focus on project finance such as debt and tax equity transactions.
Core Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate key documents for energy storage and solar projects, including PPAs, EPCs, leases, and NDAs.
- Handle project and corporate financing documents, including debt and tax equity transactions.
- Ensure legal and regulatory compliance for all project agreements.
- Collaborate with various teams to drive business development strategies and identify risks.
- Offer strategic advice on contractual matters to internal teams.
- Update and maintain legal precedents and form agreements.
- Implement and manage a comprehensive document management system.
- Work with outside counsel on project-specific legal issues.
- Proactively address commercial and regulatory challenges in multiple markets.
- Support policy development and corporate governance initiatives.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Minimum of 8-10 years of legal experience, with a preference for backgrounds in the renewable energy sector.
- Strong understanding of project finance concepts and structures
- Experience with warranty claims and the lifespan of dispute resolution
- Understanding of the nexus of accounting and legal compliance
- Experience with securities regulation, SOX compliance, and public disclosure principles
- Regulatory awareness of the power markets in the US (e.g. FERC, NERC, ERCOT, PJM, etc.)
- Demonstrated proficiency in drafting and negotiating complex agreements in project finance, specifically tax equity.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills.
- Ability to manage a high-volume workload under tight deadlines.
- Willingness to travel as needed for business requirements.
