M&A Director

Newleafenergy; Lowell (MA); Hybrid; USD 133,480 - 180,590; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Open paid time-off policy

Parental leave policy available immediately

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Newleafenergy is seeking an M&A Director to spearhead the marketing and negotiation of renewable energy projects. This leadership role requires strong project management skills and an in-depth understanding of the renewable energy market, including project development and financing considerations.

The ideal candidate will possess over 6 years of experience in the renewable energy industry and will help drive strategy and optimize value across various portfolios. The role offers a hybrid work environment where collaboration is prioritized.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in the renewable energy industry focused on project development, M&A, or finance.
• Strong understanding of project financial structures and terminology.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams in marketing and selling renewable energy projects.
• Negotiate membership interest purchase agreements for project sales.
• Develop and maintain relationships with third-party owners.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Project Management

Understanding of Renewable Energy Markets

Financial Acumen

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Business or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

New Leaf Energy is an experienced clean energy developer that partners with landowners, policymakers, and other stakeholders to accelerate the transition to a world powered by renewable energy. We identify high‑value sites, work with landowners and local communities to develop them, and partner with long‑term asset owners to bring the most impactful clean energy projects to life.

New Leaf Energy is seeking a M&A Director to join our team! The M&A Director will lead the marketing, negotiation and sale of clean energy projects developed by New Leaf Energy. You will have an in-depth understanding of renewable energy markets, project development and project financing considerations. That understanding will enable you to help drive strategy and value optimization across the portfolios and projects that you market and sell. You will also have strong project management and negotiation skills and an appreciation for the details that drive project valuations.

This position may be filled out of our Boston, MA, Lowell, MA, Oakland, CA, Troy, NY or Chicago, IL offices. We value in‑person collaboration and offer a hybrid work environment. Hybrid employees work in the office at least two out of every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and are free to work from the office or home on other days.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional teams to market and sell projects in accordance with forecasted milestone dates;
• Lead the negotiation of membership interest purchase agreements (MIPAs) for the sale of renewable energy projects to sophisticated third‑party owners;
• Run professional and organized competitive marketing processes using project management best practices;
• Collaborate with the Sales and regional teams to design and implement strategies to market portfolios of renewable energy projects;
• Assist in the structuring of transactions based on regulatory guidelines, risk management techniques, and the needs of the investment community;
• Strengthen customer relationships by upholding cultural pillars throughout marketing and sales process;
• Develop and maintain domain expertise in the market verticals of one or more regional teams and manage internal requests from project developers in such regions regarding the latest trends in project finance and transactions;
• Build and sustain strong cross‑functional relationships with the legal, finance and accounting, engineering, real estate and policy departments to drive alignment and shared success;
• Perform due diligence on projects and problem‑solve with internal and external stakeholders to resolve outstanding issues;
• Manage the building of data rooms and portfolio marketing materials and navigate intensive external diligence processes with various third‑party consultants and counsel;
• Direct staff both within the M&A department and in other departments; and
• Proactively identify and lead the creation and improvement of New Leaf Energy policies and procedures.

Desired Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience working in the renewable energy industry with a focus on project development, mergers and acquisitions or finance experience;
• Demonstrated understanding of tax and key real estate processes;
• Strong leadership, negotiation and project management skills;
• Solid understanding of project financial structures, terminology, tax implications, and investor decision‑making processes;
• Expert knowledge with respect to the key deal points in mergers and acquisitions transactions, specifically in MIPAs;
• Experience negotiating purchase and sale agreements for renewable energy projects;
• Familiarity with development activities such as interconnection, permitting, and real estate;
• Strong knowledge of electricity system market structure, rules and regulations, and economics, with some proficiency in the engineering and physics of the system;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Business or a related field, with an MBA preferred;
• Bias toward action in decision‑making;
• Refined business acumen, exceptional judgment, and the ability to identify and implement practical solutions to complex business problems;
• Hardworking, responsive, and adaptable to what the situation dictates, including possessing the ability to advance matters independently, combined with the strong interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively in a team;
• Ability to independently handle competing deadlines and shifting priorities in a fast‑paced environment;
• Exceptional communication, organization and time‑management skills; and
• Passion for accelerating the adoption of renewable energy.

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. We use a data‑driven and transparent methodology to calibrate compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable, guided by the New Leaf Energy compensation manual, which is available to all employees.

Under our compensation framework, the likely base salary range for this position in the Lowell location is $133,480 – $180,590. Your actual salary may be above, in, or below this range, depending on your location and experience. Total compensation for this position, however, is driven heavily by our generous incentive plan, which is paid quarterly and about which we can go into detail in the interview process.

Benefits and Culture

• Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision;
• A 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);
• An open and self‑managed paid time‑off policy;
• A hybrid work location policy that supports working from home for part of the week;
• A 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’re actively committed to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive environment not only within our own organization but also within the clean energy industry.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.