Act as a lead transactional lawyer for the development, financing, and construction of distributed battery energy storage and solar projects
Provide strategic and business-oriented legal advice on site control, offtake agreements, regulatory approvals, sale and acquisition of projects, construction contracts, and energy storage system installation and procurement primarily in the United States
Assist with all aspects of project financing, including debt financing, tax credit monetization, and ancillary documentation
Assist in the development of legal policies, processes, and resources for the North America business
Develop and maintain contract templates for the BESS project development business
Coordinate and supervise outside counsel when necessary
Ensure compliance with Canadian Solar policies and procedures

8+ years of relevant experience
minimum of 3 years’ relevant transactional experience in a large law firm
in-house experience with a renewable energy developer is preferred
energy asset project development experience
experience in the development and financing of distributed solar and/or battery storage projects is preferred
Tax equity project finance experience will be looked upon very favorably
Solid academic credentials, including a JD from a top 50 law school
Must be licensed to practice law in your U.S. State of residence
Strong drafting skills and experience leading negotiation of complex commercial contracts as part of a deal team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Willingness and ability to travel regularly within North America for negotiations or for meetings

Senior Counsel, Development

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