Hybrid Senior Counsel – Distributed Generation

at Longroad Energy

• Job title: Senior Counsel – Distributed Generation
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $175,000 - $275,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, San Francisco, United States

About the role

• Senior Counsel providing legal support and strategic guidance on complex renewable energy projects. Collaborating with teams to navigate regulatory frameworks and optimize project financing.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and close complex project agreements including leases, power purchase agreements, equipment procurement and warranty agreements, construction agreements, interconnection agreements, engineering and consulting service agreements, operations and maintenance agreements, confidentiality agreements, and filings/applications to local, state, and federal agencies (including FERC)
• Coordinate with commercial teams to ensure project agreements are financeable
• Perform diligence activities related to closing transactions, including responding to inquiries from lenders and financing parties
• Review, negotiate and close MIPAs, debt and tax equity agreements
• Advise and counsel capital markets and finance teams on risks associated with financing and M&A transactions and develop mitigation strategies
• Manage corporate approvals and disclosures, including drafting resolutions, operating agreements, and affiliate agreements, and coordinating with executive and board stakeholders for approvals
• Advise on the implementation and impact of federal legislation on project finance transactions
• Manage pre-litigation risks, and if litigation arises, develop litigation strategies to resolve disputes
• Manage outside counsel to ensure efficient and effective completion of tasks
• Partner with corporate legal and senior management to align on project requirements, maximize value, and manage risk
• Assist with maintenance of contract database

Requirements

• Law degree (J.D.) and admission in California
• 8+ years of experience as a lawyer in the renewable space, including specific legal knowledge and experience in solar C&I matters
• Recent experience in development, construction, and financing of power facilities or infrastructure for an energy project developer or energy company
• Ability to identify risks and propose solutions
• Ability to handle multiple projects and thrive in a dynamic team environment
• Proficient in Windows environment, MS Office, Outlook, Excel; technically savvy

Benefits

• Health, vision/dental insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan
• Accrued paid time off
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Merit-based salary increases
• Incentive plan participation
• Paid parental leave
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 18 vacation days in your first year
• Paid holidays
• Paid volunteer time