NineDot Energy
Clean Energy
AssociateCounsel,ProjectFinance
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“Associate Counsel, Project Finance at NineDot Energy. Skills: Project finance, Tax equity, Legal execution. Support negotiation of project finance transactions. Support drafting of project finance transactions”
Industry & Context.
Provide practical solutions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
J.D. from accredited law school, Admission to practice law in New York, 3+ years relevant legal experience, Experience at a major law firm, Hands on experience supporting project finance, Hands on experience supporting tax equity transactions, Experience reviewing commercial agreements, Experience negotiating transaction documents, Business judgment, Ability to provide practical legal advice, Collaborative approach, Responsive approach, Proactive approach, Interpersonal skills, Communication skills
Nice to Have
Experience representing sponsors, Experience representing lenders, Experience representing tax equity investors, Experience representing developers, Renewable energy transactions experience, Infrastructure transactions experience, Interest in renewable energy, Interest in energy storage, Interest in infrastructure development
What You'll Do.
Support negotiation of project finance transactions
Support drafting of project finance transactions
Support review of project finance transactions
Support execution of project finance transactions
Support negotiation of tax equity transactions
Support drafting of tax equity transactions
Support review of tax equity transactions
Support execution of tax equity transactions
Coordinate transaction execution processes
Manage closing checklists
Manage signature packets
Manage conditions precedent
Manage post-closing deliverables
Support debt financings
Support tax equity financings
Support other strategic transactions
Identify commercial risks
Provide practical solutions
Support internal stakeholders
Evaluate contractual obligations
Maintain efficient business operations
Lead project entity formation
Assist with corporate governance
Support maintenance of entities
Support maintenance of legal records
Support maintenance of organizational documentation
Draft commercial agreements
Review commercial agreements
Negotiate commercial agreements
Support project development teams
Support operations teams
Stay informed on legal developments
Stay informed on regulatory developments
Help maintain internal processes
Help maintain documentation standards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Finance teams; Development teams; Procurement teams; Commercial operations teams; Executive leadership; Outside counsel; Lenders; Investors; Counterparties
Process & Methodology
Manage multiple transactions
Full Job Description
FLSA Classification: Exempt Salary Range: $165,000 - $175,000 plus bonus and incentive stock options Reports to: Associate General Counsel Location: Brooklyn, NY (Hybrid) About The Company: NineDot's name derives from the classic mathematical puzzle for sparking out-of-the-box solutions. As a leading community-scale, clean energy developer with a growing portfolio of projects across a range of technologies, NineDot Energy is creating innovative energy solutions that support a more resilient electric grid, deliver economic savings, address environmental justice and reduce carbon emissions. We plan to develop, build and operate more than 400 MW of clean energy systems by 2026 that will strengthen the local power grid infrastructure and provide clean, reliable and resilient power to tens of thousands of New York households and businesses. This is all in support of New York State’s mission to achieve 100% clean energy by 2040. With the backing of Manulife Investment Management and The Carlyle Group - two of the world’s leading infrastructure investors - NineDot is continuing to expand its core battery energy storage pipeline, deliver enhanced products and services, explore new regions and consider potential acquisitions all to advance the decarbonization of New York’s grid. This is an exciting opportunity to build a platform from the ground-up with a world-class team of developers and innovators. Job Summary NineDot Energy is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented attorney to join our Legal team as Counsel, Project Finance. Reporting directly to the Associate General Counsel, this role will support the legal execution of project finance, tax equity, and corporate finance transactions across NineDot’s growing portfolio of clean energy projects. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation from a major law firm, experience supporting project finance and tax equity transactions, and exceptional drafting and organizational skills. This role offers the opportun
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