Senior Counsel, Finance & Commercial

Key Capture Energy, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the renewable energy sector is seeking a Senior Counsel to provide legal advice on finance and commercial matters. This permanent position requires a Juris Doctor and extensive experience in renewable energy law. The role involves drafting contracts, managing external counsel, and collaborating with various internal teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of legal practice focusing on renewable energy projects.
• Membership in at least one state bar association.

Responsibilities

• Advise teams on legal matters related to finance and commercial transactions.
• Draft and negotiate documents for battery energy storage projects.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Project Management

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Senior Counsel, Finance & Commercial

Department: Legal & Regulatory

Reports to: General Counsel & VP, Regulatory

Effective Date: May 2025

Location: Albany, NY | Houston, TX | Remote

Travel: 20%

POSITION PURPOSE

This is a permanent, exempt position reporting to the General Counsel & VP, Regulatory. The individual will serve as a legal advisor to Key Capture Energy (“KCE”) on a wide range of legal matters, with a focus on corporate, contractual, finance, and commercial issues.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Advise in-house teams, including Commercial, Finance, Development, Engineering & Construction, and Asset Operations, on various legal matters, especially related to finance, commercial transactions, tax credits, mergers & acquisitions, and corporate issues. Additional responsibilities may include litigation, real estate, interconnection, and transactional concerns.
2. Provide strategic legal guidance to internal clients on finance, tax, commercial, and corporate matters.
3. Draft, review, and negotiate documents related to battery energy storage system (BESS) projects, such as project financings, commercial agreements, investment tax credits, joint ventures, mergers & acquisitions, and transactional documents like NDAs and master service agreements.
4. Manage external legal counsel for all aspects of KCE’s operations, including finance, commercial, tax credits, mergers & acquisitions, and corporate matters.
5. Assess and mitigate risks throughout project stages from pre-bid to operations.
6. Assist in developing and managing corporate policies in collaboration with the General Counsel & EVP, Regulatory.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.

WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS:

1. Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and membership in at least one state bar association.
2. 4+ years of legal practice, preferably with a leading law firm or in-house, focusing on contracts and financings related to renewable energy projects.
3. Strong drafting and communication skills.
4. Proven problem-solving skills and ability to develop practical solutions.
5. Experience supervising and managing legal support staff.
6. Demonstrated project management skills and ability to work collaboratively in teams.
7. Capacity to handle multiple projects efficiently and effectively.
8. Ability to identify business opportunities and risks.
9. Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
10. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
11. Ability to work well in a small team environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Extended periods of working at a computer.

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