General Counsel

Blue Sky Utility; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Blue Sky Utility is seeking a General Counsel to lead its in-house legal function for renewable energy development and operations, including M&A, project finance, and regulatory matters. The role oversees Senior Counsel, collaborates with outside counsel when needed, and manages complex financings and PPAs.

The position is hybrid, requiring 3 days in the Fort Lauderdale office. The ideal candidate has a JD, Florida Bar eligibility, and 10+ years in renewables law with in-house IPP or utility

Qualifications

• J.D. required with admission to Florida Bar or ability to become registered as authorized-house counsel in Florida.
• 10+ years in renewable energy law, in-house experience at an IPP, developer, or utility preferred.
• Track record leading and owning complex M&A, project development, project finance, and offtake transactions from term sheet to closing.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and advise on high-value contracts and transactions: PPAs, EPCs, interconnection agreements, project financings, and M&A.
• Escalation point for legal questions from the legal team and outside counsel as needed.
• Absorb a significant portion of Senior Counsel's workload.
• Build and own legal processes, templates, and playbooks to elevate the department.
• Manage outside counsel relationships and budgets for high-stakes matters.
• Advise cross-functional and executive teams on regulatory strategy, not just compliance.

Skills

Renewable energy law

M&A leadership

Project finance

Regulatory strategy

Complex contract negotiation

In-house experience

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active Florida Bar license or eligibility

Job description

Job Summary

Blue Sky Utility/NofarUSA, a renewable energy development and operations company focused on large-scale solar and energy storage, is seekingaGeneralCounsel tolead our in-house legal function andserve astheseniorlegalauthorityfor the company.The General Counsel willoverseeandmentorourSenior Counsel,collaboratewithoutsidecounsel, as needed,andindependently manageour highest-complexityM&Atransactions,projectand corporate financing transactions, PPAs, offtake agreements,andrelatedregulatory matters.

This is a Hybrid role with 3 days in office in our Fort Lauderdale office.

Requirements

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school,activeFlorida Barlicenseoractivebar admission in at least one U.S.jurisdictionwith theability tobecome licensed asauthorizedhouse counselin Florida.
• 10+ years of experience in renewable energy law, withrequired prior in-house experience at an Independent Power Producer (IPP), developer, orutility.Law firm-only backgrounds will not meet the bar.
• Track recordofleading andowning,not justsupporting,complexM&A,project development,projectfinance, corporate finance, and offtake/transactionsfrom term sheet through closing, with minimalreliance on outside counsel.
• Substantial experience with project finance, tax equity, and/or M&A in the renewables space.
• Deep command of state-level utility regulatory frameworks, to the point of being a go-to internal resource on regulatory questions.
• Demonstrated experience drafting,negotiatingand advising oncomplex transaction and project agreements, including, but not limited to Membership Interests Purchase Agreements, Purchase and Sale Agreements,Joint Development and Joint Venture Agreements,Engineering, Procurement and Construction Agreements,Operation and Maintenance Agreements, Offtake Agreements,and Power Purchase Agreementsis required.
• Experience leading project financing, tax equity, securedfinancing,and other structured financing matters.
• Experience with capitalmarketstransactions, ongoing securities law compliance and reporting obligations is strongly preferredbut notrequired.

Responsibilities

• Independentlydraft, negotiate and advise onhigh-value contracts and transactions: PPAs, EPCs, interconnection agreements, project financings,andM&A,andjoint ventures.
• Serve as a senior escalation point for legal questions fromthe rest ofthe legal team, includingexistingSeniorCounsel and paralegal staff.
• Directly absorba significant portionoftheSeniorCounsel's currentworkload.
• Build and own legal processes, templates, and playbooks that raise the operating level of the whole department.
• Manage outside counsel relationships and budgets for specialized/high-stakesmatters.
• Advise cross-functional and executive teams on regulatory strategy, not just compliance.

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Benefits

• We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, short-term disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) with a generous 6% company match.

What We Offer

We operate with a lean, highly capable team, which means there aren’t layers of people between you and the work that matters. You’ll have real ownership, direct access to decision-makers, and the opportunity to influence how we build and grow the business. If you want to be a meaningful voice rather than a small part of a very large machine, you’ll find that opportunity here.

A Fast Pace and a High Bar

We believe in being transparent about what it’s like to work here: we move quickly, the workload can be demanding, and our expectations are high. This is an environment for people who enjoy being challenged, solving problems, taking initiative, and figuring things out as we grow. In return, you’ll gain exposure, responsibility, and influence that can take years to earn in a more traditional organization.

Who Thrives Here

The people who do best at Blue Sky are proactive, resourceful, and comfortable taking ownership. They don’t wait to be told what to do next, and they’re willing to step outside the boundaries of a job description when the business needs it. They care about outcomes more than watching the clock, bring solutions instead of simply identifying problems, and genuinely enjoy the energy — and occasional ambiguity — that comes with building a growing company. If you’re a go-getter who wants room to run, you’ll fit in well here.

Benefits That Invest in You

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, short-term disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) with a generous 6% company match.

Hybrid, With Purpose

We believe there is real value in being together. Our hybrid model creates regular opportunities for in-person collaboration, faster decision-making, and stronger relationships while still providing flexibility outside of the office.

What to Expect From Our Hiring Process

We’re Choosy — On Purpose.

Our typical hiring process looks like this:

HR Screen → Hiring Manager Interview → Culture Assessment → Case Study, when applicable → Cross-Team Interview → CEO Meet & Greet → Offer

Not every role requires a case study, but for certain positions we use one to better understand how you think, approach problems, and tackle the type of work you would actually be doing here.

It Sounds Like a Lot. It Doesn’t Take a Lot of Time.

We’re deliberate in our hiring decisions, but we’re also decisive. Our average turnaround from initial HR screen to offer is less than two weeks. We move quickly and respect that candidates have jobs, lives, and other opportunities in motion.

You’ll Always Know Where You Stand.

Clear communication is an important part of our candidate experience. We’ll be transparent about the process and expectations from the beginning, keep you informed as you move through each stage, and close the loop when a decision has been made. We believe every candidate deserves clarity and respect for the time they invest in getting to know us.

We’re intentional about who joins our team because every person on a lean team has an outsized impact. When we make an offer, it’s because we’re genuinely excited about what you can bring to the team.