Project Finance Counsel (Atlanta)
Dimension Energy, Atlanta, GA, United States
Company Overview
Dimension Energy is a leading community solar developer, owner, and operator. Dimension has executed more than 450 megawatts (MW) of community solar and invested $400 million into clean energy assets since its 2018 founding. The company plans to invest over $3 billion over the next 5 years, with more than 2 gigawatts (GW) under development in 12 states. In the communities where we invest, our projects deliver clean energy, local jobs, tax revenue, and savings, alongside other benefits including workforce development and educational opportunities. Dimension is making clean energy work for everyone. Learn more at
www.dimension-energy.com .
Position Summary
The
Project Finance Counsel
will be a full-time employee and report to the General Counsel. The Project Finance Counsel will support the various legal needs of the organization. The Project Finance Counsel will collaborate with and have exposure to all elements of a rapidly growing, dynamic corporate environment in the renewable energy industry.This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing company in a rapidly developing industry, with strong career development potential.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Lead legal support for Project Finance: Serve as the primary internal legal advisor on all aspects of project financing, including debt, tax equity, and construction financing for community solar projects.
Working closely with the project finance team and external counsel, support complex financings, including debt and equity investments in community solar projects.
Draft and negotiate credit agreements, equity arrangements, and related project documentation. Coordinate necessary consents and estoppels from third parties to support financings.
Serve as primary day to day legal contact for compliance with loan and tax equity covenants and support required notices and consents.
Collaborate with a cross-functional legal team on transactions from inception to closing.
Maintain direct communication with clients and manage day-to-day transactional work.
Conduct legal due diligence and provide strategic guidance on risk mitigation.
Though the position largely is focused on performing hands-on legal services for transactional matters, there may be some management of disputes and/or litigation with the support of external counsel.
Qualifications
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who wants to be a part of a fast-paced and fluid company poised for growth in one of the country’s most rapidly changing industries. This role requires attention to detail, flexibility, comfort with complexity and uncertainty, and a desire to learn new things. We have a high performance and strong customer service culture and are looking for someone with sound business judgment and an aptitude for problem-solving. The successful candidate must be collaborative and able to manage multiple and competing priorities.
At a minimum, the Project Finance Counsel must have all of the following requirements:
JD degree, admission to and in good standing with a state bar;
Three to Five (3-5) years minimum legal experience performing transactional legal work, ideally having exposure to or experience with most of the types of work noted in the “Essential Duties and Responsibilities” section, above;
Experience in the energy industry is preferred;
Experience in a corporate legal environment is preferred, but not required;
Excellent communication skills in both oral and written English, including strong contract-drafting skills; and
Proficiency in Word, Adobe, and PowerPoint.
Location
Atlanta, GA. Relocation assistance possible.
Our team works in the Atlanta office on Mondays-Thursdays and remotely on Fridays. This is not a remote-only position. Occasional travel may be required.
Compensation
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including participation in a 401(k) plan with company match, participation in an employer-sponsored health plan, and unlimited PTO.
Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Dimension Energy is proud to develop Community Solar projects to expand the accessibility of solar benefits to historically underserved and underrepresented communities in the clean energy transition. Our projects provide access to those who cannot host solar themselves due to geographic, economic, socioeconomic or other limiting factors.
We believe that echoing the values of Community Solar will help us build a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture within our company. We challenge ourselves to adopt and encourage more inclusive practices and understand that in diversity lies strength.
Dimension is an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates diversity and believes every employee deserves to feel happy, valued, and included at work. We recognize that our employees are the core of our business, and we are dedicated to a continuous effort to enhance diversity within our company.
Dimension does not tolerate discrimination against employees or applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Dimension is committed to living these values every day, and we are dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment. Dimension is committed to working with partners who hold these same standards.
Dimension Energy is a leading community solar developer, owner, and operator. Dimension has executed more than 450 megawatts (MW) of community solar and invested $400 million into clean energy assets since its 2018 founding. The company plans to invest over $3 billion over the next 5 years, with more than 2 gigawatts (GW) under development in 12 states. In the communities where we invest, our projects deliver clean energy, local jobs, tax revenue, and savings, alongside other benefits including workforce development and educational opportunities. Dimension is making clean energy work for everyone. Learn more at
www.dimension-energy.com .
Position Summary
The
Project Finance Counsel
will be a full-time employee and report to the General Counsel. The Project Finance Counsel will support the various legal needs of the organization. The Project Finance Counsel will collaborate with and have exposure to all elements of a rapidly growing, dynamic corporate environment in the renewable energy industry.This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing company in a rapidly developing industry, with strong career development potential.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Lead legal support for Project Finance: Serve as the primary internal legal advisor on all aspects of project financing, including debt, tax equity, and construction financing for community solar projects.
Working closely with the project finance team and external counsel, support complex financings, including debt and equity investments in community solar projects.
Draft and negotiate credit agreements, equity arrangements, and related project documentation. Coordinate necessary consents and estoppels from third parties to support financings.
Serve as primary day to day legal contact for compliance with loan and tax equity covenants and support required notices and consents.
Collaborate with a cross-functional legal team on transactions from inception to closing.
Maintain direct communication with clients and manage day-to-day transactional work.
Conduct legal due diligence and provide strategic guidance on risk mitigation.
Though the position largely is focused on performing hands-on legal services for transactional matters, there may be some management of disputes and/or litigation with the support of external counsel.
Qualifications
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who wants to be a part of a fast-paced and fluid company poised for growth in one of the country’s most rapidly changing industries. This role requires attention to detail, flexibility, comfort with complexity and uncertainty, and a desire to learn new things. We have a high performance and strong customer service culture and are looking for someone with sound business judgment and an aptitude for problem-solving. The successful candidate must be collaborative and able to manage multiple and competing priorities.
At a minimum, the Project Finance Counsel must have all of the following requirements:
JD degree, admission to and in good standing with a state bar;
Three to Five (3-5) years minimum legal experience performing transactional legal work, ideally having exposure to or experience with most of the types of work noted in the “Essential Duties and Responsibilities” section, above;
Experience in the energy industry is preferred;
Experience in a corporate legal environment is preferred, but not required;
Excellent communication skills in both oral and written English, including strong contract-drafting skills; and
Proficiency in Word, Adobe, and PowerPoint.
Location
Atlanta, GA. Relocation assistance possible.
Our team works in the Atlanta office on Mondays-Thursdays and remotely on Fridays. This is not a remote-only position. Occasional travel may be required.
Compensation
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including participation in a 401(k) plan with company match, participation in an employer-sponsored health plan, and unlimited PTO.
Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Dimension Energy is proud to develop Community Solar projects to expand the accessibility of solar benefits to historically underserved and underrepresented communities in the clean energy transition. Our projects provide access to those who cannot host solar themselves due to geographic, economic, socioeconomic or other limiting factors.
We believe that echoing the values of Community Solar will help us build a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture within our company. We challenge ourselves to adopt and encourage more inclusive practices and understand that in diversity lies strength.
Dimension is an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates diversity and believes every employee deserves to feel happy, valued, and included at work. We recognize that our employees are the core of our business, and we are dedicated to a continuous effort to enhance diversity within our company.
Dimension does not tolerate discrimination against employees or applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Dimension is committed to living these values every day, and we are dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment. Dimension is committed to working with partners who hold these same standards.