Senior Legal Counsel

Location

Industry: Renewable Energy, Solar/Wind Energy, Senior Legal Counsel
Location: Remote 
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Mission

At Zelestra, we are on a mission to change the world by making decarbonization a reality for our partners. As a client-focused, multi-technology, global renewable energy company, we work tirelessly to do things right, to push ourselves and our clients further, and to get results that matter.

With a key emphasis on innovation and collaboration, Zelestra is committed to helping customers, communities, and stakeholders through tailored solutions, local employment, and strong sustainability.

With more than two decades of experience working in 13 countries, Zelestra is a trusted partner with proven capabilities in providing efficient, competitive, carbon-free solutions. With a portfolio of 20 GW of carbon-free projects across 13 countries, Zelestra is a vertically integrated company specializing in developing, constructing, commercializing, and operating large-scale renewable energy projects.

Zelestra is made up of 800+ professionals globally. It is backed by EQT, one of the largest fund managers in the world, with $232B in assets under management.

Job Overview

Join Zelestra’s expanding U.S. team to support power purchase agreements and lease assistance, as well as contribute to corporate governance and entity formation.

Job Requirements

• Education: J.D. (Juris Doctor) from an accredited law school.
• Licensure: Admitted to the bar in a U.S. jurisdiction.
• Experience: At least 4 years of legal experience in renewable energy, specializing in development, M&A, or project finance.
• Skills: Strong negotiation and drafting abilities, ability to clearly communicate complex concepts to stakeholders, and excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.REMOTE

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Responsibilities

• Project Development: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for renewable energy projects, including power purchase agreements, EPC agreements, equipment procurement, and land acquisition/lease documents.
• Project Finance: Support the financing of renewable energy projects, including tax equity and IRA-related matters.
• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A): Provide guidance on the acquisition of development-stage renewable energy projects, including conducting due diligence and negotiating relevant documents.
• Corporate Governance: Assist with corporate governance processes and decision-making at the investment committee and board levels, as well as in entity formation and management.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with renewable energy projects, ensuring project success and sustainability.

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Reports To: U.S. General Counsel.

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If you’re an experienced legal professional with a passion for renewable energy we want to hear from you! Apply now to join Zelestra as Senior Legal Counsel and help us drive the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable future.

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Benefits

• The salary for this position typically ranges from minimum to mid-point annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Zelestra offers a wide range of supportive benefits such as Medical, Dental, and Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Holiday Pay, Personal Time Off, and a competitive bonus program.