Overview Seattle, WA, Boulder, CO, Madison, WI, Portland, OR, Washington, DC, or Fully Remote in the US. Open to remote work based in the US or based out of one of our offices in Seattle, WA; Boulder, CO; Madison, WI; Washington, DC; or Portland, OR.

Title : Assistant General Counsel

Reports to : General Counsel

Direct Reports : None

Location : Open to Fully Remote in US, or based out of one of our offices in Seattle, WA, Boulder, CO, Madison, WI, Washington, DC, or Portland, OR

FLSA Status : Exempt

Position : Full-time

Pay : $275,000 - $325,000 (depending on location and experience)

About Us

OneEnergy’s mission is to make clean energy the #1 source of electricity for consumers and utilities. We develop and deliver solar energy projects across the United States in community solar and utility-scale project segments. This is a unique opportunity because of our diverse project pipeline, our passionate multidisciplinary team, and our continuous career growth opportunities.

Job Summary As the Assistant General Counsel, you will be responsible for providing expert legal advice and guidance to our organization. You will assist the General Counsel to oversee all legal matters, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations while mitigating legal risks. The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills, with a deep understanding of renewable energy project development, project finance and general corporate law.

This is a full-time, permanent position available for an in-house or outside seasoned attorney with extensive experience related to renewable energy project development and project finance matters. This role works cohesively and collaboratively with the General Counsel and other legal team members and across other companywide functional teams, including Development, Delivery, Engineering, Operations and Finance.

Responsibilities

Contracts: Review, draft, and negotiate various contracts, agreements, and legal documents, including but not limited to asset purchase and sale agreements, construction loan agreements, tax equity agreements, vendor supply contracts, engineering, procurement and construction contracts, land use agreements, power purchase agreements, interconnection agreements, transmission service agreements and real estate lease agreements.

Risk Management: Identify legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, collaborating with the General Counsel and cross-functional teams to proactively address potential issues.

Litigation Support: Assist in managing litigation matters, including coordinating with external counsel, gathering relevant information and documents, and providing support throughout the litigation process.

Corporate Governance: Support corporate governance initiatives, including regulatory filings, and compliance with corporate policies and procedures.

Intellectual Property: Assist in managing intellectual property matters, including trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets, to protect the organization's assets.

Training and Education: Develop and deliver legal training programs to employees to enhance awareness of legal risks and obligations.

Sales and Acquisitions: Lead the preparation and negotiation of project sales and acquisitions, and other strategic transactions, including due diligence and integration efforts.

Policy Development: Assist in developing and updating company project development, project finance and other transaction-related policies and procedures to train our team and promote best practices.

Vendor Management: Assist in reviewing and negotiating agreements with vendors and service providers, ensuring alignment with company objectives and legal requirements.

Other Legal Support: Provide general legal support and assistance to the legal department and other business units as needed.

Values: Embody company values and adopt best practices regarding use of company systems and processes, management and leadership, collaboration, and mentoring.

Culture: Contribute to a positive culture based on continuous learning, professional growth, and development.

Qualifications

Juris Doctorate from a nationally accredited law school and admitted to practice law with a state bar association.

8+ years of experience in renewable energy project development, project finance and corporate law, with a focus on project acquisitions and sales and general project development activities.

Experience in preparing and negotiating a wide variety of renewable energy project development, project finance and asset purchase and sale agreements. Additional experience with renewable energy EPC, interconnection, and power purchase agreements is required.

Experience in solar energy sales transactions is preferred, but not required if the candidate has mergers and acquisitions experience with wind energy or other renewables.

Experience in preparing and negotiating renewable energy lease agreements, access agreements and other land rights-related agreements.

Strong understanding of corporate governance principles, regulatory requirements, and corporate finance industry best practices.

Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external collaborators.

Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects at various stages.

Proactive, hands-on attitude with a commitment to getting the job done right.

Demonstrated integrity, credibility, and fiduciary responsibility.

Creative problem-solving skills and ability to execute under pressure.

Self-motivated with ownership, initiative, and accountability.

Ability to manage competing priorities across functional and operational lines.

Travel up to 1–2 weeks per quarter may be required.

OneEnergy’s compensation packages are dependent on factors including skill sets, experience, location, and other organizational factors. We offer six weeks of Paid Time Off per year, plus a Volunteer Time Off Program, and robust benefits including medical coverage, 401(k) matching, life insurance, wellness incentives, and more.

Equal Opportunity

OneEnergy is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or other protected status.

Apply Process

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter through the designated applicant portal.

Note : This description reflects the current position and may be updated as needed.

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