Renewable Energy Mid - Senior M&A Attorney

POSITION SUMMARY - RENEWABLE ENERGY MID- SENIOR M&A ATTORNEY Clean Energy Counsel, a mission-driven law firm dedicated to accelerating the world’s transition away from fossil fuels, seeks to hire a highly qualified mid-senior-level M&A associate with law firm experience and excellent academic credentials to join our firm. We are looking for an attorney who can lead deals, manage associates, and coordinate multiple workflows. The successful applicant must have particular experience working in the renewable energy space (solar and battery storage preferred), including working knowledge of underlying energy contracts such as EPCs, O&Ms, PPAs, etc.

This position is fully remote – as a distributed law firm, we offer the opportunity to work remotely from wherever you are licensed to practice law.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years experience at a law firm in a practice serving clients in the renewable energy and related industries.
• Substantive experience leading/managing acquisitions and dispositions of renewable energy projects and portfolios, including reviewing and analyzing underlying energy contracts (EPCs, O&Ms, PPAs, etc.).
• Ability to loop in and manage required subject matter experts and manage and track all aspects of the transaction.
• Strong deal management, organization, drafting, communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and drafting.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Admission to and in good standing with the Bar of the applicant’s state of residence.
• Dedication to the firm’s mission.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead M&A transactions in the renewable energy field, in particular the acquisition and disposition of renewable energy projects.
• Collaborate with clients, CEC colleagues, and other professionals on M&A matters.
• Coordinate and lead M&A due diligence reviews and transactional documentation.
• Adhere to Firm policies, practices, and priorities.
• Perform other duties as requested by Firm management.

BENEFITS

• 1,200 annual billable hour requirement, with an hourly bonus for exceeding such requirement
• Base salary of $220,000 +. The base salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.
• Annual merit bonuses
• Fully remote work environment.
• 401(k), including firm profit-sharing matching
• Dental/Health/Vision/Rx insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays

WHO WE ARE At Clean Energy Counsel, we provide the legal power to get sustainable projects developed, financed, and built – because speeding our transition away from fossil fuels is how we change the world’s trajectory for the better. Our team of attorneys gets deals closed and projects built because we care. Advancing clean energy isn’t just our job—it’s our hope for the future. Clean Energy Counsel gives attorneys the opportunity to do sophisticated, meaningful, industry-advancing work, all while leading a more balanced life in a work culture that values collaboration and respect. For clients, this translates to an extraordinary level of care, brought to bear for a common cause. As the only mission-driven law firm solely focused on renewable energy, Clean Energy Counsel carries forward its unique model of advancing a sustainable future with sustainable law.

Our singular focus attracts the best talent in the industry, and we’ve built a deep and diverse bench of industry veterans who are passionate about their work and value our culture of respect and support.

We represent a diverse range of renewable energy project developers, investors, suppliers, and service providers across a full spectrum of technologies, including solar, energy storage, wind, energy efficiency, electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, waste to value, and sustainable infrastructure and materials - from Fortune 50 companies to start-ups.

COME AS YOU ARE! Our deep-rooted commitment to diversity and inclusion drives our ability to attract high-performing attorneys with diverse experience and perspectives who value a supportive work culture based on care and respect. That includes providing equal employment opportunities without consideration of race, color, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or gender, or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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