Senior Director Legal

Brookfield Asset Management Inc; New York, Baltimore (NY, MD); Sur place; USD 180 000 - 280 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. is seeking an experienced legal executive to lead financing negotiations and provide strategic guidance on renewable energy project finance.

The role interfaces with Capital Markets and Development teams to ensure financingability across the lifecycle. Ideal candidate has extensive experience in project finance, debt instruments, securitizations, and tax equity structures, with strong leadership and governance capabilities.

Qualifications

• Seven+ years of legal experience (firm or in-house).
• At least four (4) years in renewable energy project finance.
• J.D. or LL.B and bar in good standing.

Responsabilités

• Lead negotiation and execution of financing transactions (e.g., debt, securitizations, credit facilities, tax equity).
• Provide strategic guidance on financing activities and tax credit strategies.
• Interface between Capital Markets and Development teams to keep projects financeable through lifecycle.
• Advise on financing eligibility and underwriting standards; develop financing processes.
• Manage a team handling financing compliance and project tranching across structures.
• Assist with supervision of corporate secretarial activities and governance matters.

Connaissances

Project finance

Renewable energy

Debt financing

Securitization

Tax equity financing

Legal advice

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Formation

J.D. or LL.B.

Bar admission

Description du poste

200 Liberty Street
14th Floor
New York, NY 10281, USA

• Leading financing transaction negotiation and execution across the business, including working capital debt, construction debt, securitizations, term loans, private placements, credit support facilities and tax equity financing arrangements (including tax credit transfer agreements)
• Provide strategic advice related to financing activities (e.g. approach to issues like FEOC requirements, tax credit safe harbor strategies)
• Act as a legal interface between the Capital Markets and Development teams to ensure that projects remain financeable through the development and construction lifecycle
• Serve as the primary advisor on financing eligibility and underwriting standards, and develop and maintain financing-related processes
• Manage a team responsible for, among other things, financing compliance processes and project tranching processes across multiple financing structures
• Assisting with supervision and management of corporate secretarial function and certain governance matters

Qualifications:

• Minimum seven (7) years of relevant legal experience (law firm or in-house), including at least four (4) years in renewable energy project finance
• A graduate degree (JD or LL.B) in law and member in good standing of a state bar

Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice and solutions to legal problems
• High degree of self-motivation and professionalism, with a confident, assertive style and tenacity to work independently and deliver results
• Effective communication skills, including in a managerial capacity; ability to present clear and practical legal arguments; ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, environment and to adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Team-oriented; demonstrates a commitment to shared success above any personal accomplishment or recognition
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop collaborative relationships at all levels in the organization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with attention to detail and thoroughness
• Excellent organizational skills and capability to effectively manage priorities while meeting timelines
• Willingness to travel, from time to time, dependent upon project/transaction dynamics

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