Commercial Counsel

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

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. Support the development of additional legal and financing agreements as needed.