Sr Legal Counsel

Overview

Madison, WI; Seattle, WA; Boulder, CO; Portland, OR

Title : Senior Legal Counsel

Reports to : General Counsel

Direct Reports : None

Location : Madison, WI; Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; or Boulder, CO

FLSA Status : Exempt

Company Overview :

OneEnergy’s mission is to make clean energy the #1 source of electricity for consumers and utilities. We develop solar energy projects across the United States in community solar, distributed generation, and large utility scale project segments. Our diverse project pipeline, multiple locations across the US, and unique multidisciplined team sets us apart.

We are a dynamic and innovative renewable energy industry company dedicated to developing and deploying utility scale solar and community solar facilities. We are committed to excellence, collaboration, and driving positive change in our industry.

Position Objective :

OneEnergy is adding a Senior Legal Counsel with significant renewable energy project development and finance experience (5 to 7 years) to our in-house legal team. This is a full-time, permanent position available for a senior in-house or outside attorney with significant experience related to the development, construction and financing of renewable energy projects (preferably solar energy projects).

The senior legal counsel will assist the company’s General Counsel and the OneEnergy team to develop, finance, construct and sell solar energy projects across the United States. This role works cohesively and collaboratively with the General Counsel and across other companywide functional teams, including Development, Delivery, Operations, Finance.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and negotiating undeveloped real property lease agreements and other real estate agreements for project transmission and access rights.
• Reviewing real property title reports and assisting with clearing title exceptions.
• Reviewing and analyzing property surveys. Preparing documentation to assist with resolving survey and related title issues.
• Preparing and negotiating vendor supply agreements.
• Preparing and negotiating engineering, procurement, and construction agreements and other related agreements for the construction of solar energy projects.
• Assisting with the preparation of loan agreements for the construction of solar energy projects.
• Preparing and negotiating asset sale agreements for the sale of solar energy projects.
• Preparing corporate documents, including authorization of the applicable OneEnergy parties to purchase / sell solar energy projects.

Requirements

Compensation and Benefits

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 needs. A reasonable estimate of the salary for this role $150k-215k. We also provide generous Paid Time Off (six weeks / year), Paid Paternity Leave and an impactful Volunteer Time Off Program. We also offer robust employee benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, 401(k) matching retirement plan, life insurance, wellness incentives, and more.

Equal Opportunity

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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