Corporate Counsel | United States (Remote) 13 views

Multiple-Sectors

Experience negotiating commercial transactions in the power, renewable energy, natural gas or utility space
Facilitate and support Brightmark’s growth and expansion as needed
Requirements
Knowledge/familiarity of the following substantive areas: M&A; complex commercial contracts; project development and construction; renewable energy, natural gas and/or utilities; real estate; joint ventures and partnerships; project finance; familiarity with feedstock supply agreements and/or ITC/PTC a plus
Anticipate and guard against legal and regulatory risks involving the organization
Success Criteria, Knowledge, And Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of project finance transactions
Unquestioned ethics and integrity
Curious, creative, flexible and open-minded
We are seeking a Corporate Counsel to join the Brightmark Legal team. Under direction of the Assistant General Counsel / Head of RNG Legal, the Corporate Counsel will be responsible for a broad spectrum of internal and external legal issues and initiatives including, but not limited to, legal aspects of project development, financings, construction and operations of large renewable energy facilities, M&A, and compliance matters. S/he will also work to ensure that Brightmark is in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, while ensuring that all transactions and processes are effectively administered throughout the Company and represent “best practices” within the industry. The position can be located at Brightmark’s headquarters in San Francisco, with hybrid and remote candidates considered.
Fast-paced growth, emerging company experience
About the job
Work with legal department to build Brightmark’s emerging company environment, helping shape the Company’s policies and best practices
Draft and negotiate simple and complex commercial contracts, including NDAs, LOIs, term sheets, master service agreements, EPC agreements, feedstock supply agreements, site leases, interconnection agreements, procurement and sale contracts
Responsible for working on legal aspects of the Company’s transactional matters with its business partners, including areas of development, real estate, title work, supply agreements, procurement, construction, and operations
Risk assessment and due diligence skills
Proven track record of strong negotiation and contract drafting skills
Location: United States (Remote)
Experience with LLC and other corporate law documents and governance
J.D. from a U.S. ABA accredited law school with an active license to practice law
Comfortable digging in in an egalitarian, entrepreneurial environment
Assist with special projects as requested and adapt to new tasks and responsibilities as the business grows and changes
Stay updated on industry trends and regulations and work with legal department to develop and monitor internal compliance programs
Provide written and oral legal advice, oversight, and judgment regarding legal issues facing the Company
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Project Development, Procurement & Construction, and Operations, and provide advice on legal compliance and risk management
Responsibilities
Quick thinker who is mission driven and responsive
Ability to work well with others with a personable, approachable and courteous demeanor
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, high growth environment
Description
Member in Good Standing of at least one State Bar and ability to become registered as CA In-house counsel
4+ years of related legal experience, law firm experience is preferred
Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills
Work with legal department to coordinate the legal services provided by the Company; ensure internal and external client deliverables are timely and accurate
Draft standard form contract clauses and agreements
Strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills

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