Senior Counsel

ABOUT CLĒNERA

At Clenera, we look for people who value respectful cross-functional collaboration with partners internally and externally. Our company culture is at the core of everything we do, so you'll have no problem finding Caring, Committed, and Courageous individuals throughout the organization. We are on a pursuit to truly change the world through acquiring, developing, building, and managing utility-scale solar farms and energy storage facilities throughout the United States. Are you ready to change the world with us?

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Corporate Counsel will partner collaboratively with the Legal and leadership teams, to provide legal support to the business. You will be primarily responsible for reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and administering a variety of business contracts, while also providing practical guidance to business teams on various business agreements. While we would love to have you in our Boise, ID headquarters, we can make remote work arrangements for exceptionally qualified candidates.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Responsible for transactional matters associated with renewable energy projects, including real estate, power purchase agreements, interconnection agreements, Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) agreements, and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) agreements. It is not required that candidates have specific experience on all these contract types, but renewable energy experience is preferred.
• Responsible for strategic and tactical contractual deliverables throughout the full cycle of renewable energy projects, including real estate, development, construction, and operations stages.
• Collaborate with, and advise, internal development team, coordinate contractual terms and conditions, and ensure all necessary contractual requirements are established.
• Coordinate and negotiate with attorneys, agency representatives, consultants, and suppliers to develop, negotiate, and finalize contracts and agreements.
• Develop, negotiate, and produce contractual documentation for complex tax-equity finance transactions involving multiple parties (i.e. contracts, agreements, modification task/delivery orders, solicitations, special contract provisions, certifications, and correspondence).
• Collaborate with colleagues, outside parties, and federal agencies to obtain project documentation and/or coordinate issue resolution.
• Collaborate with individual department, as well as cross-functionally with other departments within the organization.

Requirements

• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a major law firm or renewable energy firm
• Licensure/Certification: Active bar license

Benefits

• Clenera pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums for a suite of medical, dental, and vision coverages
• HSA and FSA Plans Available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, and AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Public Holidays)
• Incentive Pay Plan