Senior Legal Counsel
Piper Maddox, san francisco, remote, United States
Piper Maddox is partnering with a leading renewable energy IPP that has developed over 4 GW of energy and raised over $10 billion of equity to develop its wind, solar, and storage portfolio. They own a subsidiary C&I focused business which they are continuing to scale. Our client has deep industry expertise and a highly experienced team of problem solvers and trusted developers.
Our client is seeking a Senior Counsel who will lead the legal team within the C&I business and have a critical seat at the table in creating and executing a robust legal function to push projects forward.
KEY SKILLS
- Owning the legal suite of responsibilities including drafting and negotiating leases, PPAs, and agreements.
- Perform due diligence activities related to transactions, lenders, and financing partners.
- Advise finance teams on associated risks and create mitigation strategies.
- Partner with senior management to ensure alignment on project requirements, risk management, value maximization, and the impact of federal legislations.
EXPERIENCE
- 8+ years counsel experience including support of renewable clients/companies (solar C&I preferred).
- Experience in development, construction, and financing of energy infrastructure/facilities.
- Big Law experience and training.
- Law degree (J.D.) and admission in California.