Associate General Counsel
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Location: Chicago, IL 60629
Description:
Position Summary
Nautilus Solar Energy's ("NSE") Associate General Counsel will be responsible for supporting NSE's solar project acquisition, development, EPC negotiations and financing transactions. The Associate General Counsel will be a key member of a growing legal team and can have the opportunity to be integrally involved through the life cycle of a project. The position will report directly to the Deputy General Counsel and is remote.
Responsibilities:
Requirements
Benefits
Compensation:
Nautilus Solar Energy's ("NSE") Associate General Counsel will be responsible for supporting NSE's solar project acquisition, development, EPC negotiations and financing transactions. The Associate General Counsel will be a key member of a growing legal team and can have the opportunity to be integrally involved through the life cycle of a project. The position will report directly to the Deputy General Counsel and is remote.
Responsibilities:
- Provide transactional assistance and support on a variety of solar acquisition, development and financing transactions, including managing project due diligence and negotiating purchase agreements.
- Responsible for negotiation of EPC contracts and related documents.
- Manage and coordinate with developers, EPC contractors and outside counsel.
- Support NSE departments in navigating legal issues arising during acquisition, development,
- construction and operation of projects.
- Provide organizational support to managing outside counsel.
Requirements
- JD from an accredited law school.
- Current license to practice law in one or more US jurisdictions.
- 3+ years of legal experience in the renewables industry; solar DG or community solar experience preferred.
- Experience working with EPC contracts.
- Familiarity with financing structures (debt and tax equity).
- Ability to interface with different levels and functions of the organization as well as with external parties.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative, seeking guidance from team members and Chief Legal & Administrative Officer as needed.
Benefits
Compensation:
- Competitive Salary
- Annual Performance Bonus
- Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental, Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability) are 100% covered by Nautilus
- 401(k) offered with employer match