Corporate Counsel Or Sr. Counsel

Clēnera is the US-based subsidiary of an international renewable energy developer, Enlight Renewable Energy (Nasdaq: ENLT). We look for people who value respectful cross-functional collaboration with partners internally and externally. Our company culture is at the core of everything we do, so you’ll regularly find Caring, Committed, and Courageous individuals throughout the organization. We are on a pursuit to truly change the world through acquiring, developing, building, and managing utility-scale solar farms and energy storage facilities throughout the United States. Clēnera has a current operating portfolio of 1.6 GW and an additional 14 GW in production. Are you ready to change the world with us?

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Counsel or Sr. Counsel will partner collaboratively with the Legal and leadership teams, to provide legal support to the business. You will be primarily responsible for reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and administering finance, real estate, and/or M&A contracts, depending on experience. Additionally, you will also provide practical guidance to business teams on various business agreements. Remote work considered for exceptionally qualified candidates with renewable industry experience. Title depends on skills and experience, and determined through the interview process.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Responsible for transactional matters associated with renewable energy projects, including debt and tax equity finance, real estate, membership interest purchase and sale agreements, and/or asset purchase agreements.
• Collaborate with, and advise, internal development team, coordinate contractual terms and conditions, and ensure all necessary contractual requirements are established.
• Coordinate and negotiate with attorneys, agency representatives, consultants, and suppliers to develop, negotiate, and finalize contracts and agreements.
• Develop, negotiate, and produce contractual documentation for complex tax-equity finance transactions involving multiple parties (i.e. contracts, agreements, modification task/delivery orders, solicitations, special contract provisions, certifications, and correspondence).
• Collaborate with colleagues, outside parties, and governmental agencies to obtain project documentation and/or coordinate issue resolution.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments within the organization.
• Maintain organizational excellence in terms of project timelines and deliverables.
• Demonstrates the Clēnera Core Values of Caring, Committed, and Courageous.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree

• Experience:
• Minimum of 3-8 years of experience in a major law firm or renewable energy firm.
• Experience drafting, negotiating, and reviewing complex finance, real estate and/or M&A contracts. Licensure/Certification: Active bar license
• Technology: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and an ability to learn company-specific software programs, tools, processes, and machines.
• Skills/Attributes:
• Working knowledge of real estate, tax equity finance, M&A, and/or other financial transactions.
• Self-motivated attorney focused on solving complex problems for defined business groups.
• Excellent client relationship skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including proven experience in negotiations.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.

Benefits

• Clēnera pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums for a suite of medical, dental, and vision coverages.
• Hybrid Work Environment
• HSA and FSA Plans Available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, and AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Public Holidays)
• Incentive Pay Plan

*Recruiting agencies, we are not currently accepting unsolicited referrals for this or any open role. We will not pay any fee associated with unsolicited referrals.

At Clēnera, LLC, we’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by state or federal law.