Assistant General Counsel
Company: Agupdate
Location: Seattle
Posted on: September 19, 2024
Job Description:
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General CounselSeattle, WAOneEnergy's mission is to make clean
energy the #1 source of electricity for consumers and utilities. We
develop and deliver solar energy projects across the United States
in community solar and utility-scale project segments. This is a
unique opportunity because of our diverse project pipeline, our
passionate multidisciplinary team, and our continuous career growth
opportunities.Summary Description or Position Objective:As the
Assistant General Counsel, you will be responsible for providing
expert legal advice and guidance to our organization. You will
assist the General Counsel to oversee all legal matters, ensuring
compliance with relevant laws and regulations while mitigating
legal risks. The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical,
communication, and leadership skills, with a deep understanding of
renewable energy project development, project finance and general
corporate law.This is a full-time, permanent position available for
an in-house or outside seasoned attorney with extensive experience
related to renewable energy project development and project finance
matters. This role works cohesively and collaboratively with the
General Counsel and other legal team members and across other
companywide functional teams, including Development, Delivery,
Engineering, Operations and Finance.Responsibilities:
- Review, draft, and negotiate various contracts, agreements, and
legal documents, including asset purchase and sale agreements,
construction loan agreements, vendor contracts, engineering,
procurement and construction contracts, land use agreements, power
purchase agreements, interconnection agreements, transmission
service agreements and real estate lease agreements.
- Identify legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them,
collaborating with the General Counsel and cross-functional teams
to proactively address potential issues.
- Assist in managing litigation matters, including coordinating
with external counsel, gathering relevant information and
documents, and providing support throughout the litigation
process.
- Support corporate governance initiatives, including regulatory
filings, and compliance with corporate policies and
procedures.
- Assist in managing intellectual property matters, including
trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets, to protect the
organization's assets.
- Develop and deliver legal training programs to employees to
enhance awareness of legal risks and obligations.
- Lead the preparation and negotiation of project acquisitions,
and other strategic transactions, including due diligence and
integration efforts.
- Assist in developing and updating company project development,
project finance and other transaction-related policies and
procedures to train our team and promote best practices.
- Assist in reviewing and negotiating agreements with vendors and
service providers, ensuring alignment with company objectives and
legal requirements.
- Provide general legal support and assistance to the legal
department and other business units as needed.
- Embody company values and adopt best practices regarding use of
company systems and processes, management and leadership,
collaboration, and mentoring.
- Contribute to a positive culture based on continuous learning,
professional growth, and development.Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate from a nationally accredited law school and
admitted to practice law with a state bar association. 8+ years of
experience in practicing renewable energy project development,
project finance and corporate law, with a focus on project
acquisitions and sales and general project development
activities.
- Experience in preparing and negotiating a wide variety of
renewable energy project development, project finance and asset
purchase and sale agreements. Additional experience with the
preparation and negotiation of renewable energy engineering,
procurement and construction agreements, interconnection agreements
and power purchase agreements are required.
- Experience in solar energy sales transactions is preferred, but
not a requirement so long as the applicant has mergers and
acquisitions background with wind energy or other types of
renewable energy.
- Experience in preparing and negotiating renewable energy lease
agreements, access agreements and other land rights-related
agreements.
- Strong understanding of corporate governance principles,
regulatory requirements, and corporate finance industry best
practices.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills,
with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and
external collaborators.
- Must demonstrate a high degree of time management and
organizational skills resulting in the ability to prioritize/manage
multiple projects at various stages of delivery.
- Must have a "roll up your sleeves and let's get the job done
right" type attitude.
- Demonstrated qualities of integrity, credibility, and fiduciary
responsibility.
- Creative problem-solving skills matched with strength in
executing under pressure.
- Self-motivated with proven ability to take ownership,
initiative, and accountability.
- Ability to manage competing priorities often across functional
and operational lines.
- Position may require some travel, up to 1-2 weeks per
quarter.OneEnergy's compensation packages are dependent on an array
of factors including, but not limited to skill sets, experience and
training, licensure and certifications, geographic location, and
other organizational factors. In addition, we provide generous Paid
Time Off (six weeks/year) and an impactful Volunteer Time Off
Program. We offer robust employee benefits including comprehensive
medical coverage, 401(k) matching retirement plan, life insurance,
wellness incentives, and more.We recognize an equitable energy
transition requires the participation of diverse communities,
groups, and institutions. OneEnergy is an equal opportunity
employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified
applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed,
religion, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, marital status,
sexual orientation, national origin, disability or handicap,
veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable
federal, state, or local laws.
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Keywords: Agupdate, Edmonds , Assistant General Counsel, Legal , Seattle, Washington
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