Associate General Counsel
Associate General Counsel
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Job Description
Apex is seeking an Associate General Counsel who will work closely with our team of attorneys to provide full legal services to internal clients in connection with the acquisition financing and disposition of utilityscale renewable energy projects. With direction from the General Counsel the Associate General Counsel will also manage a wide variety of project and corporate matters to support the Companys efforts to develop construct own and operate projects.
The successful candidate will have a Juris Doctor degree at least two years of law firm and/or inhouse experience and experience managing complex corporate transactions. Our ideal candidate has experience with renewable energy project finance transactions an outstanding analytical ability excellent writing skills and is both detailoriented and able to demonstrate leadership and initiative. A demonstrated interest in renewable energy projects is the greatest indicator of success for this position.
Qualifications :
The position will work daytoday with members of the Legal and Finance teams. The successful candidate will be resourceful and driven to support numerous internal clients with a focus on negotiating and managing corporate transactions at the center of Apexs business. You will also possess the sense of ownership and a real passion for innovation needed to drive meaningful improvements in how the company avoids or resolves obstacles to project development and project finance. If you welcome new challenges as learning opportunities and have the skills and discipline to follow through on both small tasks and large projects we encourage you to apply to join our growing team.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide legal support and strategic advice with regard to preparing our projects for financing construction and operation
- Help lead and execute on project finance (including debt tax equity and tax credit transfer) and/or equity sale transactions for our projects
- Anticipate issues and estimate risks strategically
- Efficiently and effectively manage negotiation of definitive documents the project closing process and coordination with outside counsel internal finance leads and other subject matter experts covering key business areas such as project development land engineering procurement interconnection and offtake
- Develop and coordinate relationships with external lawyers and maintain a good balance between usage efficiency and cost
Success Profile
To succeed as an Associate General Counsel at Apex Clean Energy youll meet many of the following criteria:
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
- 28 years of experience in general corporate work M&A debt and equity financing or other business transactions at a toptier law firm sophisticated corporate legal department or combination of the two.
- Commercial contracts experience including reviewing revising drafting negotiating and advising on sophisticated and complex contracts.
- Experience managing and documenting complex transactions
- The ability to identify and implement practical solutions to complex business and legal problems
- Demonstrated flexibility and organizational skills to manage numerous and sometimes competing responsibilities of varying urgency and criticality within a fastpaced work environment
- Hardworking responsive and adaptable to what the situation dictates including possessing the diligence to advance matters independently combined with the strong interpersonal skills to work effectively in a diverse team.
- Demonstrated high level of integrity and professionalism to handle sensitive and confidential information.
- Excellent business discernment and the ability to evaluate risk from a legal and business perspective.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a teamoriented perspective.
- Admitted in any US jurisdiction.
- The Associate General Counsel will work from our headquarters in Charlottesville VA. Remote work could be considered for the ideal candidate.
At Apex Clean Energy we believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply even if you do not meet every qualification listed in the job description. Your unique experiences and skills could be the perfect fit for our team!
If you are passionate about renewable energy and want to join us in accelerating the shift to clean energy we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application for our teams review!
Additional Information :
Work Environment:
Works primarily traditional office hours in an office environment. Flexible work hours allowed when work duties and business operations permit.
Department: Legal
Hours/Type: Full Time Exempt
Travel: <10
How Youll Grow
At Apex Clean Energy our professional development plans focus on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entrylevel employees to senior leaders we believe theres always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to handson experience in the dynamic fastpaced renewable energy industry. From onthejob learning experiences to a robust multiweek onboarding experience to formal development programs our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.
What Apex Can Offer You
At Apex Clean Energy we know that great people make a great company. We value our people and offer employees a broad bestinclass range of benefits.
- A missiondriven energetic environment that supports and encourages our people to do their best work every day.
- A respect for and celebration of individuality differences and uniqueness
- Collaborative and driven professional workforce committed to supporting your ideas and feedback and accelerating your potential
- Ongoing support and guidance such as onthejob learning handson experience and mentorship
- Training strategies and tools to support your personal and professional growth
- Team atmosphere of diverse professionals committed to making an impact as an organization
- Opportunities to volunteer and give back to our local communities
- Exceptional benefits such as medical and dental; 401(k) with corporate match
- Base and bonus commensurate with experience
- Responsible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays
- Benefits Offered: comprehensive highdeductible health plans dental and vision insurance plans shortterm and longterm disability group life insurance 401(k) corporate matching flexible spending arrangements company paid parking and cell phone fitness and wellness corporate discounts
At this time Apex will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
Apex Clean Energy Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin ancestry citizenship disability or veteran status.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
