M&A Associate

New Leaf Energy, Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 91,780 - 106,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Open and self-managed paid time-off policy

Hybrid work location policy

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Job summary

New Leaf Energy, Inc. is seeking an M&A Associate to contribute to the financing and development of renewable energy projects. The role involves managing project tasks, maintaining schedules, and leading project marketing efforts. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience in the renewable energy sector along with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Business.

The position offers a market-competitive salary ranging from $91,780 to $106,440, along with benefits including flexible work policies, a 401(k) plan, and professional development assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 to 4 years’ experience in renewable energy, focusing on project development and financing.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; MBA preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage cross-functional teams to complete project development tasks.
• Maintain checklists and critical path schedules.
• Lead creation of data rooms and support project marketing.
• Forecast project milestone dates and track deliverables.
• Communicate with stakeholders and manage project contracts.
• Assist in preparing and organizing legal transaction documents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Cross-functional team management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Business or related field

MBA

Job description

New Leaf Energy is seeking an M&A Associate to join our team. The role will involve project development and financing of solar, wind, and energy storage projects, including detailed analysis of project risks, resolution, and forecasting of critical development milestones. The associate will own a significant part of the process from project origination to the closing stages of project financing.

Position Responsibilities

• Manage cross-functional teams to complete critical project development tasks through an in-depth understanding of real estate, project permitting, and interconnection;
• Maintain checklists, critical path schedules, and other project management tools required to keep the process organized and allow transactions to close quickly;
• Lead the creation and organization of detailed data rooms and support all project marketing, award, and closing processes;
• Track inter-departmental deliverables and forecast project milestone dates;
• Communicate effectively and build relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients (project buyers);
• Manage the progress of permitting, interconnection, and all of the associated contracts for projects;
• Assist in the preparation and organization of legal transaction documents including LOIs and Membership Interest Purchase Agreements (MIPAs);
• Assist in the drafting and negotiation of critical project contracts, including the site lease, PPA, easements, property tax agreements, etc.;
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum 2 to 4 years’ experience working in the renewable energy industry with a focus on project development and financing;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Business or a related field; MBA desired;
• Strong attention to detail and project management skills required.

Compensation

New Leaf Energy compensates all employees in three ways: market‑competitive base salary, plus above‑market variable compensation, plus an equity-like program such that all employees experience the benefits of ownership. The likely base salary range for this position in Lowell is $91,780–$106,440. Actual salary may vary depending on location and experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision;
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and a company match (100% of the first three percent of your pay; 50% for the next two percent you contribute);
• Open and self‑managed paid time‑off policy;
• Hybrid work location policy that supports working from home for part of the week;
• Parental leave policy for both birthing and non‑birthing parents, available immediately upon hire;
• Professional development and education assistance.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

New Leaf Energy values the diverse perspectives, skills, experiences, and contributions of all employees. We want all our employees to feel like they belong and are empowered to be their most authentic selves at work. We actively commit to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive environment within our organization and the clean energy industry. New Leaf Energy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal and local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, New Leaf Energy complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO M/F/D/V.