Longroad Energy · 2 weeks ago
Senior Counsel – Distributed Generation (Hybrid)
San Francisco, CA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$175K/yr - $275K/yr
8+ years expLongroad Energy is a Boston, MA headquartered renewable energy developer focused on the development, ownership, and operation of wind and solar energy projects throughout North America. The Senior Counsel – Distributed Generation will serve as a strategic legal partner to the commercial and industrial business unit, providing guidance on complex project development and financing for distributed solar and storage solutions.
EnergyEnergy ManagementProject Management
No H1B
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 (e.g., Inflation Reduction Act and The One Big Beautiful Bill Act) on project finance transactions, including coordinating closely with business teams to implement such legislation and regulations related to project finance transactions (e.g., transferability, ITC adders, FEOC provisions)
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Experience as in-house counsel preferred but not required
Training with top-tier law firm preferred
Benefits
Corporate bonus
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
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Accrual of 18 vacation days in your first year
Paid holidays
Paid volunteer time
Paid parental leave
Company
Longroad Energy
Longroad Energy is a renewable energy developer that specializes in the development, financing, and operation of renewable energy projects.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.1BKey Investors
MEAG
2023-11-27Debt Financing· $600M
2022-08-01Undisclosed· $500M
2016-10-05Undisclosed
Leadership Team
P
Paul Gaynor
CEO & Co-Founder
P
Pete Keel
Chief Financial Officer & Co-Founder
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