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.

Salary: $235,000 - $280,000+ DOE