In-House Renewable Energy Finance Counsel – Projects & M&A

The Sustainable Partnership; Minnesota; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sustainable Partnership in Minnesota is seeking a Project Development & Finance Counsel to support its in-house legal team. This broad transactional role covers the full lifecycle of wind, solar and battery storage projects across North America.

You’ll report to a senior legal leader and work with a small, experienced team with room for growth. Based in the Twin Cities or willing to relocate, you’ll be in the office at least three days a week and advise on PPAs, project finance, tax equity,

Qualifications

• JD and active bar admission in a US state.
• 3-7 years’ experience in renewable energy transactions.
• Hands-on experience with PPAs, project finance, tax equity or tax credit transfers, and project M&A.
• Willingness to be in the Twin Cities office at least 3 days a week.
• Ability to work directly with business teams and senior legal leadership.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate offtake agreements, including PPAs and virtual PPAs.
• Support project financings, including construction and term debt, tax equity and tax credit transfers.
• Work on project acquisitions, sales and joint ventures, including MIPSAs, purchase agreements and LLC agreements.
• Advise on interconnection and transmission agreements and power market matters.
• Handle corporate governance, commercial contracts, NDAs and service agreements.
• Manage outside counsel and support diligence on financings and transactions.
• Give practical, commercial advice to development and finance teams.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Drafting

Legal advisory

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

JD & bar admission (US state)

Job description

The Sustainable Partnership in Minnesota is seeking a Project Development & Finance Counsel to support its in-house legal team. This broad transactional role covers the full lifecycle of wind, solar and battery storage projects across North America.

You’ll report to a senior legal leader and work with a small, experienced team with room for growth. Based in the Twin Cities or willing to relocate, you’ll be in the office at least three days a week and advise on PPAs, project finance, tax equity,