General Counsel-Renewable Energy

BlueSky Utility - Powered by Nofar Energy; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 360,000; 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 in the United States (Fort Lauderdale) seeks a General Counsel to lead our in-house legal function and serve as the senior legal authority for the company. The GC will oversee and mentor our Senior Counsel, collaborate with outside counsel, and independently manage high-complexity M&A transactions, project and corporate financing, PPAs, and related regulatory matters.

This hybrid role requires a J.D., active bar license, and 10+ years in renewable energy law with in-house

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active Florida Bar license or ability to become authorized in Florida.
• 10+ years of renewable energy law with in-house IPP/developer/utility experience.
• Proven track record leading complex M&A, project development, project finance, and offtake transactions.
• Experience with project finance, tax equity, and/or renewables M&A.
• Strong regulatory knowledge of state utility frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and advise on high-value contracts and transactions including PPAs, EPCs, interconnection, project financings, and M&A.
• Act as senior escalation point for legal questions within the team.
• Absorb significant Senior Counsel workload and mentor legal staff.
• Build legal processes, templates, and playbooks to raise department efficiency.
• Manage outside counsel relationships and budgets for high-stakes matters.
• Advise executives on regulatory strategy beyond compliance.

Skills

Senior leadership

Regulatory strategy

Contract negotiation

M&A leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Blue Sky Utility/ Nofar USA, a renewable energy development and operations company focused on large-scale solar and energy storage, is seeking a General Counsel to lead our in-house legal function and serve as the senior legal authority for the company. The General Counsel will oversee and mentor our Senior Counsel, collaborate with outside counsel, as needed, and independently manage our highest-complexity M&A transactions, project and corporate financing transactions, PPAs, offtake agreements, and related regulatory 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, active Florida Bar license or active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction with the ability to become licensed as authorized house counsel in Florida.
• 10+ years of experience in renewable energy law, with required prior in-house experience at an Independent Power Producer (IPP), developer, or utility. Law firm-only backgrounds will not meet the bar.
• Track record of leading and owning, not just supporting, complex M&A, project development, project finance, corporate finance, and offtake / transactions from term sheet through closing, with minimal reliance 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, negotiating and advising on complex 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 Agreements is required.
• Experience leading project financing, tax equity, secured financing, and other structured financing matters.
• Experience with capital markets transactions, ongoing securities law compliance and reporting obligations is strongly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Independently draft, negotiate and advise on high-value contracts and transactions: PPAs, EPCs, interconnection agreements, project financings, and M&A, and joint ventures.
• Serve as a senior escalation point for legal questions from the rest of the legal team, including existing Senior Counsel and paralegal staff.
• Directly absorb a significant portion of the Senior Counsel's current workload.
• 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-stakes matters.
• Advise cross-functional and executive teams on regulatory strategy, not just compliance.

Skills

Complex transaction leadership Renewable energy project finance Regulatory strategy (FERC/PUC) Team mentorship Executive stakeholder management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

What We Offer

A Lean Team Where Your Work Actually Matters

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 fiercely protect the culture we’ve built, and our hiring process reflects that. Skills and experience matter, but so does how you work, how you collaborate, and what you’ll add to the team. We want to get to know the person behind the résumé — and we want you to have plenty of opportunity to get to know us, too.

Our typical hiring process looks like this:

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.