Associate General Counsel, Project Finance

Aypa Power; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly skilled project finance attorney to support utility-scale energy storage and solar-plus-storage projects. This role involves overseeing complex legal services, negotiating financing agreements, and collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance and efficiency in transactions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in renewable energy financing, exceptional communication skills, and a commitment to ethical practices. Join a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to decarbonizing the grid and advancing sustainable energy solutions across North America.

Benefits

Unlimited vacation

Paid parental leave

401k matching

Health care benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Wellness benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project financing within renewable energy.
• Active bar licensure in at least one US jurisdiction required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee legal services for financing utility-scale energy projects.
• Negotiate and draft key provisions in financing documents.
• Manage external counsel on finance matters.

Skills

Project Financing

Tax Equity Financing

Legal Drafting

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Associate General Counsel, Project Finance

Aypa Power, a Blackstone portfolio company, is a leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable projects that power our communities and cities. Our mission is to responsibly decarbonize the grid and make North American energy markets more affordable, sustainable, and efficient. Aypa is well-capitalized and uniquely positioned to lean forward on projects with well-suited deal structures to meet our customers' needs. We have been at the forefront of energy storage development since our first energy storage project came online in 2018. As a leader in our industry, we have over 22 GW of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable energy projects in development and 33 projects in operation or construction across North America.

We are seeking a highly skilled project finance attorney with extensive experience in renewable energy debt and tax equity financing. The Associate General Counsel will play a crucial role in supporting a variety of utility-scale energy storage and solar-plus-storage project financings, as well as providing corporate financing and tax structuring support during a period of rapid company growth. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in debt and tax equity financing renewable and/or energy storage projects; additional experience with debt warehouse facilities an asset.

Responsibilities:

• Perform and oversee complex legal services for the financing of development, acquisition, construction and operation of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable projects;
• Serve as legal lead on finance matters and directly assist other departments as needed;
• Assist the finance team in all major areas of executing project and corporate financings; including assessing financing structures, drafting and reviewing agreements and ancillary documents, tracking and overseeing closing processes, and ensuring that transactions comply with corporate policies and precedent standards;
• Negotiate and aid in drafting key provisions in financing documents, particularly provisions requiring legal input and expertise as well as application of judgement and market knowledge;
• Enhance internal transaction processes and contract templates for efficiency and compliance;
• Ensure that project execution and offtake contracts contain financeable legal and commercial terms;
• Support the tracking of corporate guarantees across the organization;
• Provide legal support for cross-functional teams as needed;
• Oversee and manage external counsel on finance matters;
• Identify and succinctly communicate material risks and proposed solutions to Aypa's General Counsel and other executives and team leads;
• Ensure transactions are being planned and executed efficiently and assist in driving deal closings;
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications:

• JD from an accredited law school;
• Active bar licensure in at least one US jurisdiction;
• 5+ years of post-qualification experience, with demonstrated experience in project financing in the renewable energy or energy storage industry;
• Expertise in project/portfolio and corporate financing matters, including debt, tax equity and ITC/PTC adders;
• Experience with construction debt warehouse facilities or other multi-project debt warehouse facilities an asset;
• Strong knowledge of renewable energy project development and related contracting standards;
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint proficiency;
• Excellent organizational and planning skills with meticulous attention to detail;
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills;
• Highest standards of ethics and integrity.

Compensation and Location:

Salary: A base salary commensurate with experience.

Bonus: An annual bonus will be awarded based on both individual performance as well as the overall success of the business.

Benefits: Aypa offers an attractive benefits package with excellent health care/dental/vision, 401k matching, unlimited vacation, paid parental leave, and other health/wellness benefits.

Location: Remote (USA). The ability to work in the United States is a requirement.

At Aypa, we nurture and support a highly diverse team and actively seek to advance fair and inclusive practices in all aspects of what we do. We hire passionate, dedicated, and forward-thinking individuals from different backgrounds and value unique perspectives and experiences. With a focus on belonging, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all.