Commercial Counsel
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Longroad Energy is a Boston, MA headquartered renewable energy developer focused on the development, ownership, and operation/asset management of wind and solar energy projects throughout North America. Founded in 2016, Longroad owns 3.5 GW of wind and solar projects across the United States in addition to operating and managing a total of 5.5 GW of wind and solar projects on behalf of Longroad and third parties. Our vision is to create lasting value for our shareholders, communities, and employees by responsibly developing, owning and operating renewable energy projects. We have assembled a world-class team with a passion for renewable energy innovation and a commitment to developing renewable projects throughout the US.

Job Purpose

Reporting to Vice President, Legal, this position will provide legal support for a growing 3.5 GW wind and solar and storage portfolio. The Commercial Counsel will review, draft and negotiate various project agreements and documentation associated with the development, financing, construction and operation of solar, wind and storage facilities, including distributed solar and storage solutions for C&I behind-the-meter, Muni-CoOp and community solar customers, from the earliest stages through construction and into commercial operation. In such role, the attorney will support Longroad's development, construction, operations and finance teams by reviewing, drafting and negotiating real estate agreements, equipment purchase and turbine supply agreements, transmission service and interconnection agreements, PPAs and REC agreements, consulting contracts, EPC agreements and O&M and warranty agreements. The attorney may also be involved in structuring, negotiating and closing construction and permanent take-out loans, tax equity investments and other credit facilities. This position will be responsible for foreseeing and protecting the Company against legal risks and is expected to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Work location is flexible. If reside near SF, Boston, or Scarborough, ME, will be expected to go into the office several times a week. If remote, will be required to travel less than 10% to various locations.

Responsibilities

• Structure, negotiate, draft and review various commercial agreements with customers, suppliers and other third parties, including equipment procurement, EPC, O&M, lease, power purchase agreements
• Support negotiations, drafting and critical review of real estate documents, including lease option and purchase option agreements, leases, easements, shared facilities agreements, crossing agreements, and mineral rights waivers or shared use agreements. Manage local counsel and title insurers in connection with real estate transactions
• Coordinate with project development team to ensure project development agreements are financeable
• Assist finance counsel with financing and M&A transactions, including drafting and critical review of debt and tax equity financing agreements
• Support project development, operations and maintenance and asset management businesses of the Company by providing legal counsel and advice in the normal course of business.
• Manage outside counsel
• Assist with maintenance of contract database
• Coordinate efforts with other corporate legal and senior management staff regarding corporate and project requirements to ensure maximum value and appropriate risk management
• Identify critical project risk issues and make recommendations
• Cross-team collaboration and coordination of legal workload with colleagues.
• Work as a team and as an effective manager of resources, both internal and external

Minimum Qualifications

• Law degree required (J.D.) and must be admitted in a U.S. jurisdiction to practice law
• 5 years of experience as a transaction lawyer in the renewable space, including specific legal knowledge and experience in solar matters
• Must have prior experience in the development, construction and financing of power facilities or infrastructure for an energy project developer or other energy company.
• Significant experience advising clients with respect to real property matters, with a focus on transactions involving utility-scale wind and solar projects and distributed generation solar projects/portfolio is a plus
• Ability to identify risks and propose solutions to mitigate risks
• Ability to handle multiple projects and work successfully in a dynamic team environment.
• Proficient in Windows environment, MS Office, Outlook, Excel; technically savvy

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

• Additional familiarity in some of the following areas preferred: energy transmission, interconnection agreements, local government permitting, negotiation of tax abatement agreements and special use permits, construction issues and contracts preferred, including with respect to mechanics' liens, lien waivers, bonds, health and safety matters, and decommissioning
• Experience as in-house counsel preferred but not required. Training with top tier law firm preferred

Characteristics Necessary for Success

• Personal accountability and integrity
• Ability to make informed decisions in a quick and nimble fashion
• Comfortable with a work environment that is fast paced and changes quickly
• Passionate and enthusiastic about renewable energy
• Ability to work within a team with a positive, can-do attitude

Other

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. The Company does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Benefits of Working at Longroad Energy

We are dedicated to providing our employees with the support and resources they need to stay healthy, secure their future, and be successful in their careers. Benefits at Longroad include the opportunity for merit-based salary increases, incentive plan participation, eligibility for our 401(k) plan and matching, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Our robust time-off policy includes accrual of 18 vacation days in your first year, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time. We offer paid parental leave to help support employees as they transition into parenthood.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity, equity, and inclusion matter - at Longroad, in our industry, in our communities, and in society at large. We embrace our responsibility to build and promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working experience and drive change where we live and operate. We work to actively promote and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster a supportive space that empowers everyone at Longroad to learn about, discuss and ask questions related to embracing and honoring identity.

Longroad Energy Values

At Longroad, we SHINE. We aim to be the most trusted renewable energy company on the long road to a green future. We are an experienced team of problem solvers and promise-keepers who develop sustainable solutions that meet today's challenges and make a lasting impact on people and our planet.

Longroad Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EOE”). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other legally protected status. Longroad Energy prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodations are made for disabled employees. Longroad Energy is firmly committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities in all employment practices and personnel actions, including advertising, recruitment, testing, screening, hiring, selection for training, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline, termination, rates of pay, and other forms of compensation.