Transactional Attorney

DESRI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

DESRI seeks a transactional attorney in New York to support its solar, battery, and wind projects. You will lead transactions across acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and other lifecycle matters with a collaborative, detail-oriented mindset.

You will draft and negotiate documents, counsel the team directly, and supervise outside counsel when necessary in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Impressive academic record.
• At least 3 years of corporate/transactional law experience.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of transactions (acquisitions, dispositions, financings) across a project lifecycle.
• Draft and negotiate transactional documents; supervise outside counsel as needed.
• Support DESRI's solar, battery and wind portfolio with careful, detail-oriented oversight.

Skills

Transactional experience

Corporate law

Advising clients directly

Education

Strong academic record

Job description

About the role

DESRI seeks a talented and highly motivated individual to join the team as a transactional attorney. This attorney will be part of a small, inclusive, highly skilled team responsible for supporting DESRI’s portfolio of solar, battery and wind projects within a fast-paced environment that values collaboration, thoughtful problem solving, and attention to detail.

What you’ll do

You’ll be responsible for advising DESRI on a wide range of transactions including project acquisitions and dispositions, financings, and other transactional matters throughout a project’s lifecycle. You’ll counsel the team directly, including drafting and negotiating documents, while also supervising outside counsel when necessary.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have an impressive record of academic achievement and at least three years of corporate law/transactional experience, including managing deals and advising clients directly.
• Excellent analytical abilities, superb communication and organizational skills, and exceptional attention to detail are all essential, as is a deep interest in exploring and mastering new areas of the law.
• Outstanding judgment is of great importance, as is a demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in support of highly complex transactions.
• Renewable energy experience is a plus but not required.
• Competitive compensation will be offered for this position.