Senior Transactions Manager

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Requirements:

• 3+ years of legal experience in the solar industry (preferably commercial and industrial solar).
• Law degree (JD) required; experience in Big Law (1-3 years) is a plus.
• Direct experience negotiating MIPA, Site Lease, and PPA agreements.
• Strong understanding of solar project acquisitions, financing structures, and due diligence.
• Experience working with outside counsel and cross-functional deal teams.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized individual.
• Innovative and organized self-starter with the ability to work autonomously.
• Energetic and driven personality who thrives in a high-paced, dynamic, small-company environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the negotiation and execution of MIPA, Site Lease, and PPA agreements with support from outside counsel.
• Manage the legal, financial, and due diligence workstreams for each transaction.
• Ensure all legal agreements accurately reflect the risk and economics of each deal.
• Collaborate with origination, finance, and development teams to align legal structures with business objectives.
• Oversee and coordinate with outside counsel on transaction-related workstreams.
• Implement best practices and standardize legal agreements to improve efficiency.
• Develop internal processes for due diligence and contract negotiation.
• Work closely with Coast’s project finance team to gather and structure data for negotiations.
• Provide legal insight during investment committee meetings and investor discussions.