Renewable Energy Development, M&A & Project Finance
$Excellent + Career Progression
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced renewable energy lawyer to join a growing clean energy platform supporting the development, financing, construction, acquisition and long-term operation of utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage projects across North Americ
Key Responsibilities
Supporting transactions across the full project lifecycle, including development, M&A, project financing, construction, asset management and operations while partnering closely with commercial, technical and executive stakeholders.
Structure, draft, review and negotiate power purchase agreements, EPC contracts, balance of plant agreements, interconnection agreements and other project-related contracts.
Support project financings, including debt and tax equity transactions.
Advise on acquisitions, divestments, project asset sales, joint ventures and partnership arrangements.
Provide strategic legal guidance to development, project finance, construction, procurement, asset management and executive leadership teams.
Support negotiations relating to power sales, environmental attributes, virtual PPAs and hedging arrangements.
Manage external counsel and coordinate legal workstreams across complex transactions.
Identify and mitigate legal and commercial risks while helping drive successful project execution
Support the long-term operation and management of renewable energy assets.
Candidate Profile
Qualified attorney admitted to practice within the United States.
8+ years of legal experience gained within a leading law firm and/or in-house environment.
Strong transactional experience across renewable energy, infrastructure, power generation or project finance.
Proven track record negotiating and closing complex commercial agreements.
Experience supporting project development, M&A, financing, construction or asset management transactions.
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance legal risk against business objectives.
Excellent stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills.
Able to operate effectively within a fast-paced, collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.
Prior renewable energy experience is highly desirable.
This position offers exposure to high-value transactions and industry-leading renewable energy projects while providing the opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of a leading clean energy platform.
For a confidential discussion, please send your CV and availability today to: nickie.lynch@hunterphilips.com