General Counsel

Jobtailor; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced General Counsel to lead the in-house legal team in Florida, focusing on renewable energy initiatives. You will manage high-stakes M&A, project development, project financing, and complex contracting from term sheets to closing.

You will mentor Senior Counsel and collaborate with outside counsel while shaping regulatory strategy and corporate financing. This role requires 10+ years in renewables law and bar admission in the U.S. with Florida eligibility.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school is required.
• Active Florida Bar license, or active bar admission in another U.S. jurisdiction with ability to become licensed as authorized house counsel in Florida.
• 10+ years of experience in renewable energy law.
• Prior in-house experience at an Independent Power Producer (IPP), developer, or utility.
• Experience leading and owning complex M&A, project development, project finance, corporate finance, and offtake transactions from term sheet through closing.
• Substantial experience with project finance, tax equity, and/or M&A in the renewables space.
• Deep command of state-level utility regulatory frameworks.
• Experience drafting, negotiating, and advising on complex transaction and project agreements.
• Experience leading project financing, tax equity, secured financing, and other structured financing matters.
• Capital markets transactions and ongoing securities law compliance/reporting experience strongly preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Lead the in-house legal function as the company's senior legal authority.
• Oversee and mentor the Senior Counsel.
• Collaborate with outside counsel as needed.
• Independently manage high-complexity M&A transactions, project and corporate financing transactions, PPAs, offtake agreements, and related regulatory matters.
• Draft, negotiate, and advise on high-value contracts and transactions, including PPAs, EPCs, interconnection agreements, project financings, M&A, and joint ventures.
• Serve as a senior escalation point for legal questions from the legal team, including Senior Counsel and paralegal staff.
• Absorb a significant portion of the Senior Counsel's workload.
• Build and own legal processes, templates, and playbooks.
• Manage outside counsel relationships and budgets for specialized or high-stakes matters.
• Advise cross-functional and executive teams on regulatory strategy.

Skills

M&A Transactions

Project Finance

Contract Drafting

Negotiation

Regulatory Compliance

Tax Equity Financing

Corporate Financing

Offtake Agreements

EPC Agreements

Joint Ventures

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

• Lead the in-house legal function as the company's senior legal authority
• Oversee and mentor the Senior Counsel
• Collaborate with outside counsel as needed
• Independently manage high-complexity M&A transactions, project and corporate financing transactions, PPAs, offtake agreements, and related regulatory matters
• Draft, negotiate, and advise on high-value contracts and transactions, including PPAs, EPCs, interconnection agreements, project financings, M&A, and joint ventures
• Serve as a senior escalation point for legal questions from the legal team, including Senior Counsel and paralegal staff
• Absorb a significant portion of the Senior Counsel's workload
• Build and own legal processes, templates, and playbooks
• Manage outside counsel relationships and budgets for specialized or high-stakes matters
• Advise cross-functional and executive teams on regulatory strategy

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active Florida Bar license, or active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction with ability to become licensed as authorized house counsel in Florida
• 10+ years of experience in renewable energy law
• Prior in-house experience at an Independent Power Producer (IPP), developer, or utility
• Experience leading and owning complex M&A, project development, project finance, corporate finance, and offtake transactions from term sheet through closing
• Substantial experience with project finance, tax equity, and/or M&A in the renewables space
• Deep command of state-level utility regulatory frameworks
• Experience drafting, negotiating, and advising on complex transaction and project agreements
• Experience leading project financing, tax equity, secured financing, and other structured financing matters
• Capital markets transactions and ongoing securities law compliance/reporting experience strongly preferred but not required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in renewable energy law, including M&A, project finance, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to lead legal functions, mentor teams, and manage complex transactions effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• J.D. From An Accredited Law School
• Active Florida Bar License
• 10+ Years Of Experience In Renewable Energy Law
• Experience Leading Complex M&A Transactions
• Deep Command Of State-Level Utility Regulatory Frameworks

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• M&A Transactions
• Project Finance
• Contract Drafting
• Negotiation
• Regulatory Compliance
• Tax Equity Financing
• Corporate Financing
• Offtake Agreements
• EPC Agreements
• Joint Ventures

Soft Skills

• Mentoring
• Collaboration
• Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

• Active Bar Admission In U.S. Jurisdiction

Industry Keywords

• Renewable Energy Law
• Independent Power Producer
• Utility
• Project Development
• Capital Markets Transactions
• Securities Law Compliance