Corporate Counsel

Cypress Creek Renewables is powering a sustainable future one project at a time. We develop finance own and operate utility-scale and distributed solar and storage projects across the country. Fostering a diverse group of innovative thinkers from all backgrounds Cypress people are drawn to work in a purpose-driven organization. We hope you will join us.

The Role

Cypress Creek is currently seeking a corporate attorney to join the Companys Legal team General individual will be responsible for providing primary legal support on project finance and M&A transactions as well as other contract negotiations. The position will report directly to the General Counsel.

Cypress Creek attorneys do not just turn documents they are true partners with our commercial leads in structuring executing and closing complex transactions. This individual will be expected not just to accommodate but to advocate business considerations in the performance of their role; to act independent of and occasionally to act as the commercial lead on negotiations. The individual will have access to Cypress Creeks deep internal bench across the development finance construction procurement operations and management verticals to support execution and to help the individual grow their own skillset and industry knowledge.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Transactional

• Act as legal lead on financing transactions for solar energy facilities and battery energy storage systems including construction financing term debt tax equity financings and refinancing transactions. Work with finance team to structure and plan financing transactions.
• Draft and negotiate financing documents including loan agreements partnership agreements security agreements and guarantees.
• Act as legal lead on the acquisition and sale of solar energy facilities and battery energy storage systems at all stages of development construction or operation. Work with finance team to structure and plan M&A transactions.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents including purchase and sale agreements disclosure schedules and other ancillary documents.
• Work directly with outside lenders tax equity investors project buyers and sellers and other business partners to negotiate commercial issues.
• Coordinate diligence efforts on both project finance and M&A transactions working closely with the companys finance and development teams

Other Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate other miscellaneous commercial contracts including power purchase agreements services agreements consulting agreements non-disclosure agreements etc.
• Manage internal paralegals to support transactions and contract negotiations.
• Manageoutside legal counsel as needed to facilitate project finance and M&A transactions and development efforts.
• Engage with internal executives Investment Committee and Board of Directors and external investors and corporate lenders in support of approving and executing transactions and key contracts.
• Use legal background to serve as a sounding board and counselor to assist other team members in solving the problem of the day.
• Collaborateregularly with other members of the legal team to help solve issues on their
  deals and contracts.

Requirements

• J.D. from accredited law school and current license to practice.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Experience negotiating project finance (including tax equity) and M&A transactions in the renewable energy industry.
• Experience negotiating construction agreements procurement agreements and power purchase agreements in the renewables energy industry is a plus.
• Experience in the renewables industry or eagerness to learn about the renewables industry to the extent necessary to counsel the business.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and business-oriented approach to resolving legal issues.
• Exceptional written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to analyze complex issues and advise internal business partners appropriately.

Locations: The preferred location for this role is one of our offices. We have offices in Asheville NC; Durham NC; Washington DC; NYC; Los Angeles CA; and San Francisco CA. Additionally we are on a hybrid schedule 3/week.

Compensation: The salary range for the position is $200000 - $240000 plus bonus and benefits. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors including a candidates qualifications skills competencies and experience and location.

Benefits:

• 15 days of Paid Time Off accrual up to 20 days 11 observed holidays.
• 401(k) Match
• Comprehensive package including medical dental vision and health insurance
• Wellness stipend family planning stipend and generous parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Phone Bill Reimbursement
• Fully expensed company travel mileage reimbursement
• Company Swag

A note to Recruiting Agencies Cypress Creek Renewables Human Resources team does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters staffing firms or related agencies. The Human Resources team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters unless authorized by the Human Resources team and if a signed agreement is in place. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of CCR and we are not responsible for any related fees. All communication related to recruiting partnerships should ONLY be directed to the Human Resources team.

Cypress Creek Renewables is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and values diversity and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Please be aware of recruiting scamsofficial communications will only come from @ we will never request personal or financial information and any suspicious activity should be reported to.