What are the responsibilities and job description for the Renewable Transactions Associate - Black Bear position at Black Bear Energy Inc.?
Black Bear Energy, a Legence Company
Black Bear Energy is a technology-enabled, commercial buyer’s representative specializing in onsite renewable energy. In the past seven years, Black Bear has helped its clients bid out over 1,000 clean technology projects in more than 20 states through its data driven process. We educate and empower our clients to decarbonize their built environment by deploying onsite solar, battery storage and other cleantech projects
The Renewable Transactions Associate will provide transactional and strategic support to Black Bear Energy’s renewable procurement and development teams for complex commercial transactions with an emphasis on drafting and negotiating real estate, energy procurement, consent and other agreements. The successful applicant will be a team player who relates well with clients and their internal/external counsel, third parties, and counterparties.
Key Responsibilities
About Legence
Legence, a Blackstone Portfolio Company, is North America’s leading, integrated provider of energy efficiency and sustainability solutions for the built environment. Legence improves the performance of buildings, making the spaces that shape our lives healthier and more sustainable. We specialize in helping clients decrease operating costs, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance occupant well-being and productivity. From advisory services and design to construction and ongoing maintenance, we offer a comprehensive suite of Stackable Solutions™ across the entire building lifecycle. With over a century of experience, we have the expertise to implement high-performing projects with unmatched outcomes, serving industry leaders in mission-critical and other essential sectors such as data centers, semiconductors, life sciences, healthcare, education, and more.
Benefits Overview
Health & Welfare: Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug benefits, company-paid short term and long term disability, basic group life and AD&D, and mental wellness support through Spring Health.
Time Off Benefits: Paid vacation, company-paid holidays, and paid sick leave.
Financial Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan
Reasonable Accommodations
If you need assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at ta@wearelegence.com or your dedicated recruiter with the job title and requisition number.
Third-Party Recruiting Disclaimer
Legence and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies; any such submissions without a prior signed agreement authorized by Legence Holdings LLC's CHRO or Director of Talent Acquisition will not incur fees and are considered property of Legence.
Pay Disclosure & Considerations
Where pay ranges are indicated, please note that a successful candidate’s exact pay will be determined based relevant job-related factors, including any of the following: candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees and comply with all applicable salary transparency laws.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Legence and its affiliate companies are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital or familial status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, other non-merit-based factors, and any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations.
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Black Bear Energy is a technology-enabled, commercial buyer’s representative specializing in onsite renewable energy. In the past seven years, Black Bear has helped its clients bid out over 1,000 clean technology projects in more than 20 states through its data driven process. We educate and empower our clients to decarbonize their built environment by deploying onsite solar, battery storage and other cleantech projects
The Renewable Transactions Associate will provide transactional and strategic support to Black Bear Energy’s renewable procurement and development teams for complex commercial transactions with an emphasis on drafting and negotiating real estate, energy procurement, consent and other agreements. The successful applicant will be a team player who relates well with clients and their internal/external counsel, third parties, and counterparties.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides strategic and transactional support on a wide variety of topics including commercial, real estate, and due diligence.
- Assists the SVP of Renewable Transactions to deliver timely and quality transactional services to clients with minimal supervision.
- Assists the SVP of Renewable Transactions with negotiating complex business, property and renewable project transactions.
- Advises and collaborates with renewable project development teams during the procurement, project development, and construction process.
- Works with client’s internal or outside legal counsel effectively and efficiently as directed by the SVP of Renewable Transactions.
- Functions as a strong team player and develops strong working relationships with business partners.
- Delivers difficult or controversial messages to a wide variety of both supportive and adversarial audiences in a highly skilled manner.
- Supports negotiations, drafting, and critical review of agreements documenting transactions for energy efficiency, renewable power purchases and other energy technologies.
- Supports negotiations, drafting and critical review of real estate documents.
- Supports negotiations, drafting and critical review of procurement and construction agreements.
- Prepares fee agreements, consulting services agreements; master services agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.
- Travels, as necessary, in order to assist the SVP of Renewable Transactions in leading legal workshops between clients and channel partners to negotiate and finalize contracts.
- Develops evidence-based analytical approaches and strategies on critical technical and economic issues that impact Company business.
- Ensures disclosure of material issues to the SVP of Renewable Transactions.
- Juris Doctorate from ABA accredited law school.
- Member of a State Bar.
- Minimum of 2 years’ legal work experience after law school preferably with an emphasis in real estate transactions.
- Excellent drafting skills.
- Ability to identify and notify SVP of legal and business risks.
- Ability to oversee and close multiple transactions concurrently.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent problem solving skills and communication skills.
- Prioritizing and managing deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to ethics, integrity and professionalism.
About Legence
Legence, a Blackstone Portfolio Company, is North America’s leading, integrated provider of energy efficiency and sustainability solutions for the built environment. Legence improves the performance of buildings, making the spaces that shape our lives healthier and more sustainable. We specialize in helping clients decrease operating costs, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance occupant well-being and productivity. From advisory services and design to construction and ongoing maintenance, we offer a comprehensive suite of Stackable Solutions™ across the entire building lifecycle. With over a century of experience, we have the expertise to implement high-performing projects with unmatched outcomes, serving industry leaders in mission-critical and other essential sectors such as data centers, semiconductors, life sciences, healthcare, education, and more.
Benefits Overview
Health & Welfare: Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug benefits, company-paid short term and long term disability, basic group life and AD&D, and mental wellness support through Spring Health.
Time Off Benefits: Paid vacation, company-paid holidays, and paid sick leave.
Financial Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan
Reasonable Accommodations
If you need assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at ta@wearelegence.com or your dedicated recruiter with the job title and requisition number.
Third-Party Recruiting Disclaimer
Legence and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies; any such submissions without a prior signed agreement authorized by Legence Holdings LLC's CHRO or Director of Talent Acquisition will not incur fees and are considered property of Legence.
Pay Disclosure & Considerations
Where pay ranges are indicated, please note that a successful candidate’s exact pay will be determined based relevant job-related factors, including any of the following: candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees and comply with all applicable salary transparency laws.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Legence and its affiliate companies are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital or familial status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, other non-merit-based factors, and any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations.
EEO is the Law