Renewable Energy Mid - Senior M&A Attorney

Accountabilities

• • Lead M&A transactions involving renewable energy projects and portfolios, with particular emphasis on acquisitions and dispositions.
  • Manage transactions from initial planning and due diligence through negotiation, documentation, and closing.
  • Lead and coordinate M&A due diligence reviews, including the analysis of underlying renewable energy contracts such as EPCs, O&Ms, PPAs, and related agreements.
  • Manage multiple transaction workflows simultaneously, ensuring deadlines, deliverables, risks, and priorities remain clearly tracked.
  • Identify, engage, and coordinate appropriate subject matter experts throughout transactions.
  • Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize transactional and supporting legal documentation.
  • Collaborate closely with clients, attorneys, associates, consultants, and other professionals on complex M&A matters.
  • Provide strategic legal guidance and practical recommendations throughout the transaction lifecycle.
  • Manage and mentor associates while ensuring high-quality and timely work product.
  • Conduct legal research and analysis relevant to renewable energy transactions and emerging industry issues.
  • Maintain compliance with applicable firm policies, practices, and priorities.
  • Contribute to other legal and strategic projects as requested by firm leadership.

  Requirements

  • 5+ years of law firm experience serving clients in renewable energy or closely related industries.
  • Substantial experience leading and managing acquisitions and dispositions of renewable energy projects and portfolios.
  • Strong knowledge of renewable energy transactions and underlying agreements, particularly EPCs, O&Ms, PPAs, and related project contracts.
  • Experience in the solar and/or battery storage sectors is strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex transactions, coordinate multiple stakeholders, and oversee the work of associates and subject matter experts.
  • Excellent deal management, organization, drafting, negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
  • Strong legal research, writing, and contract drafting capabilities.
  • Ability to independently manage matters while collaborating effectively within a distributed, multidisciplinary team.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a transaction-driven environment.
  • Admission to and active good standing with the Bar of the applicant’s state of residence.
  • Genuine commitment to advancing renewable energy and contributing to a mission-driven legal environment.

  Benefits

  • Base salary of $220,000+, with final compensation determined based on experience, relevant expertise, business needs, and market factors.
  • Published compensation range of approximately $235,000–$280,000+, depending on experience.
  • Annual merit bonuses.
  • Hourly bonus for exceeding the annual 1,200 billable-hour requirement.
  • Fully remote work environment.
  • 401(k) plan with firm profit-sharing matching.
  • Health, dental, vision, and prescription insurance.
  • Paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-impact renewable energy transactions.
  • Collaborative and respectful work culture focused on meaningful industry advancement.
  • Opportunity to contribute directly to the development, financing, and construction of clean energy projects.