Sr. Counsel, Transactions

ABOUT AVANTUS

Avantus is shaping the future by making reliable, low-cost clean energy a global reality. Our legacy of leadership in next generation solar energy includes developing one of the nation’s largest solar clusters and one of the first projects to beat fossil fuel prices back in 2016. Today, we are expanding the boundaries of existing technologies to build one of the largest portfolios of smart power plants with integrated storage, capable of providing millions of people with affordable, zero-emission energy – day and night. Through our relentless pursuit of better, we are decarbonizing our planet at the gigaton level, and bringing the advantages of clean energy to all of us.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Our legal team is seeking experienced attorneys to support our growing portfolio of utility-scale solar and battery storage (PV+S) projects by providing legal expertise and strategic advice on complex matters. Reporting to the General Counsel, this individual will play a key role in guiding projects from inception through financing and construction, collaborating closely with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidates brings a strong background in renewable energy development, particularly in utility-scale solar and storage, and combines legal acumen with sound business judgment. We’re looking for self-starters, who are proactive, solution-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal oversight. A deep understanding of both legal frameworks and commercial drivers in renewable energy project development and financing is essential to succeed in this role.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Manage and/or assist with legal support on a variety of development projects and supervise outside counsel as directed. This includes negotiating and advising on EPC and procurement agreements, power purchase agreements (PPAs) LGIAs, and other interconnection-related documents, as well as matters involving FERC and CAISO.
• Provide legal support project finance and M&A transactions, including joint ventures, tax equity structures, and other strategic partnerships. 
• Review, draft and negotiate transaction documents such as asset purchase agreements, project finance documents, and membership interest purchase agreements.
• Structure, draft, review and effectively negotiate power purchase agreements, interconnection agreements, EPC agreements, services agreements, and other solar and storage project related agreements.
• Structure, draft, review and effectively negotiate debt and equity financing structures, including portfolio financing structures, back-leverage debt, tax equity partnership documents.
• Coordinate efforts with other internal teams, including development, M&A, finance, real estate, tax, environmental, permitting and regulatory.
• Perform diligence and provide diligence guidance on project acquisitions and greenfield development opportunities.
• Provide general legal support across the organization.
• Effectively and efficiently outside counsel.
• All other duties as assigned by the General Counsel. 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school. 
• Admitted to applicable state bar.
• Minimum 8 years of experience with commercial transactions, construction, and/or financing for solar, storage, wind or other renewable energy related experience required.
• Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams of internal and external resources.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and negotiation skills.
• High level of integrity with the ability to cultivate and maintain positive relationships.
• An entrepreneurial attitude and work ethic with a desire to roll up your sleeves and get the job done in a fast-paced environment and rapidly growing business.
• Willingness to be flexible about your work schedule to support closings and to meet deadlines and shifting demands and priorities.
• Willingness to travel as required. 

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