Assistant General Counsel, Finance

Nexamp; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company committed to clean energy and environmental sustainability as an Assistant General Counsel. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic legal team, providing essential support for project and corporate finance. You will engage in meaningful work, collaborating with industry leaders while navigating the complexities of financing transactions in the renewable energy sector. This innovative firm values accountability and initiative, ensuring that your contributions are recognized in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to tackle new challenges, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

401(k) Employer Match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Paid Time Off

Commuter Benefits

Cell Phone Reimbursement

Healthy Snacks

Company Outings

Volunteer Opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 5 years legal experience, preferably in a law firm setting.
• Strong experience in project finance, debt finance, and/or tax equity finance in the energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Act as internal counsel for all legal aspects of financing for solar and storage projects.
• Advise on corporate structuring in connection with financing transactions.

Skills

Project Finance

Debt Finance

Tax Equity Finance

Commercial Judgment

Written and Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

Law Degree

State Bar Membership

Job description

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Do you want to be a part of the clean energy movement? Are you passionate about improving our environment for this generation and those to follow? Are you ready to take on new challenges and collaborate with a future-focused team leading the way into new markets? Join Nexamp!

This is where you can learn from industry leaders and become one yourself. It's fast-paced, mission-based work that challenges the status quo. Be on the team that's changing the world.

What we’re looking for:

Nexamp is looking to hire an Assistant General Counsel, Finance to join its Legal team. You will provide legal support for Nexamp’s project and corporate finance function, working across the financing lifecycle on negotiating and closing transactions, as well as funding, and post-closing compliance. You will support one of the most important and visible functions within our organization and be part of a growing legal department that is innovative, supportive and dedicated to your success.

We are looking for a detail-oriented, organized and energetic self-starting team member with a passion for addressing climate change and an ability to think commercially, in addition to a strong legal background.

We are accepting candidates across our hub offices of Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, New York, NY, or Washington, DC, where you will be hybrid.

What you’ll do:

• Act as internal counsel for all legal aspects of construction, debt, and tax equity financing for solar and storage projects, as well as corporate-level financings.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and leader to capital markets, project finance and other business units.
• Advise on corporate structuring in connection with financing transactions.
• Drive the development and improvement of templates, internal deal processes and relevant trainings.
• Role can be expanded to support other business units, depending on experience and interests.

What you’ll bring:

• At least 5 years legal experience, preferably in a law firm setting.
• Strong experience in project finance, debt finance, and/or tax equity finance in the energy sector.
• Specific experience in renewable energy projects is preferred.
• Ability to hit the ground running and work in a highly team-oriented environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously with little supervision.
• Excellent commercial judgment and written and oral communication skills.
• Commitment to Nexamp's mission and have a passion for solving tomorrow's climate crisis today.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization.
• Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization. We value accountability and an ownership mentality.
• Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.
• Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry.
• Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions.
• Previous experience engaging and inspiring teams to excel while focusing on the growth and well-being of team members.
• Law degree from an accredited law school.
• Must be a current member of a state bar with a valid license to practice law.
• Occasional travel will berequired.

If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please apply.

At Nexamp, our mission is to build the future of energy so it is clean, simple, and accessible for all. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. By encouraging a culture where ideas and decisions come from all people, we believe it will help us grow, innovate, and be a part of environmental and social change.

You’ll love working here because:

Not only will you get to take part in meaningful work and have the chance to change the world alongside innovative, dedicated, and motivated peers, but you will also have access to all the benefits that Nexamp offers! This include s our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one; flexible paid time off and holiday PTO ; c ommuter b enefits, and c ell p hone r eimbursement. We have headquarters in Boston, MA and Chicago, IL, in addition to growing offices nationwide. We provide healthy snacks, coffee, service days and other volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!

Nexamp's People team manages all aspects of recruitment and hiring within our organization. We want to inform third-party recruiters, staffing firms, and related agencies that Nexamp does not accept unsolicited resumes. Resumes will only be considered from these entities if a signed agreement is in place and the People team explicitly authorizes external recruiting assistance for a specific position. Any unsolicited resumes received will be deemed the property of Nexamp. We want to emphasize that Nexamp is not liable for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.

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