Senior Counsel, Avantus
Transactions
$241-290.5k
+ Annual bonus
Solar energy infrastructure
Open for applications
Solar energy infrastructure
101-200 employees
Open for applications
$241-290.5k
+ Annual bonus
101-200 employees
Company mission
To innovate high-impact clean energy solutions that fight climate change and build a prosperous future for all.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidates brings a strong background in renewable energy development, particularly in utility-scale solar and storage, and combines legal acumen with sound business judgment
- We’re looking for self-starters, who are proactive, solution-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal oversight
- A deep understanding of both legal frameworks and commercial drivers in renewable energy project development and financing is essential to succeed in this role
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school
- Admitted to applicable state bar
- Minimum 8 years of experience with commercial transactions, construction, and/or financing for solar, storage, wind or other renewable energy related experience required
- Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams of internal and external resources
- Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and negotiation skills
- High level of integrity with the ability to cultivate and maintain positive relationships
- An entrepreneurial attitude and work ethic with a desire to roll up your sleeves and get the job done in a fast-paced environment and rapidly growing business
- Willingness to be flexible about your work schedule to support closings and to meet deadlines and shifting demands and priorities
- Willingness to travel as required
What the job involves
- Our legal team is seeking experienced attorneys to support our growing portfolio of utility-scale solar and battery storage (PV+S) projects by providing legal expertise and strategic advice on complex matters
- Reporting to the General Counsel, this individual will play a key role in guiding projects from inception through financing and construction, collaborating closely with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams
- Manage and/or assist with legal support on a variety of development projects and supervise outside counsel as directed. This includes negotiating and advising on EPC and procurement agreements, power purchase agreements (PPAs) LGIAs, and other interconnection-related documents, as well as matters involving FERC and CAISO
- Provide legal support project finance and M&A transactions, including joint ventures, tax equity structures, and other strategic partnerships
- Review, draft and negotiate transaction documents such as asset purchase agreements, project finance documents, and membership interest purchase agreements
- Structure, draft, review and effectively negotiate power purchase agreements, interconnection agreements, EPC agreements, services agreements, and other solar and storage project related agreements
- Structure, draft, review and effectively negotiate debt and equity financing structures, including portfolio financing structures, back-leverage debt, tax equity partnership documents
- Coordinate efforts with other internal teams, including development, M&A, finance, real estate, tax, environmental, permitting and regulatory
- Perform diligence and provide diligence guidance on project acquisitions and greenfield development opportunities
- Provide general legal support across the organization
- Effectively and efficiently outside counsel
- All other duties as assigned by the General Counsel
Our take
Solar energy, being both clean and renewable, is a strong candidate to aid in decreasing carbon footprints and combating climate change. Avantus, formerly 8minute Solar Energy, looks to pioneer the future of solar power by developing solutions to deliver reliable, low-cost clean energy globally.
The company has established itself as a leader in next-generation solar energy. It boasts achievements such as developing one of the largest solar clusters, and becoming one of the first renewables projects to beat fossil fuel prices back in 2016. Its vast product suite includes solar generation and storage solutions, all designed to offer flexible and predictable output to the grid.
The company is expanding its portfolio to include smart power plants with integrated storage, with the potential to provide affordable, zero-emission energy on a large scale. With a robust development pipeline and significant financial backing, Avantus is poised to play a pivotal role in achieving clean energy goals.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Dec 2018
$200m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Jun 2014
$30m
LATE VC
Total funding: $230m
Company benefits
- Annual bonus
- Flexible, remote-first work environment
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Family Planning Reimbursement
- Flexible PTO Vacation Policy
- Wellness & Employee Assistance Plan
- Equal Paid Parental Leave for Mothers & Fathers
- Health Savings Plan (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Program (FSA)
- Commuter Program
- Disability & Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Remote Technology Perks
- Financial Planning Advisory
Company HQ
Century City, Los Angeles, CA
Leadership
Tom Buttgenbach
(CEO)Previously the Managing Director of THB & Company and First Avenue Capital, where they also acted as CEO. Prior to this, they Founded dock3.
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