Commercial Counsel

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💎 Seniority level: Middle, 3+ years

📍 Location: USA

💸 Salary: 180000.0 - 200000.0 USD per year

🔍 Industry: Solar energy

🏢 Company: Coast Energy👥 11-50💰 Private about 3 years agoElectrical Distribution Solar Power Grid Energy

🗣️ Languages: English

⏳ Experience: 3+ years

🪄 Skills: Project ManagementFinancial ManagementAccountingComplianceNegotiation skillsRisk ManagementFinancial analysis

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

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