What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Counsel | Renewable Energy IPP position at The Green Recruitment Company?
About the Company
Our client is a rapidly growing clean energy platform with a substantial pipeline of utility-scale renewable projects across the United States. With multiple projects already contracted and a strong development runway ahead, the business is entering a critical phase of execution and scale.
About the Role
We are seeking a commercially minded In-House Counsel to serve as the company’s sole legal resource. This is a high-impact role working closely with senior leadership across development, finance, and operations, with responsibility for managing all legal matters across the project lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Act as the lead legal advisor to the business across all stages of renewable energy project development, construction, and operation
- Lead legal support for development activities, including site control, interconnection, permitting, and commercial structuring
- Draft, review, and negotiate key project agreements, including:
- EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) contracts
- O&M (Operations & Maintenance) agreements
- Equipment supply agreements
- Development and joint venture agreements
- Support project financing processes (debt, tax equity, and M&A), working closely with external counsel and internal stakeholders
- Manage and coordinate external law firms across financing, M&A, and specialist matters
- Provide strategic legal input on risk allocation, contract structuring, and project execution
- Establish and refine internal legal processes as the business scales
- Advise on general corporate, compliance, and governance matters
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to at least one U.S. state bar
- 5–10 years of legal experience, ideally a mix of top-tier law firm and/or in-house experience
- Strong background in renewable energy project development (solar, wind, and/or storage)
- Demonstrated experience negotiating EPC, O&M, and broader project development agreements
- Familiarity with project financing structures (tax equity, debt financing, M&A transactions)
- Experience managing external counsel and operating as a key legal stakeholder within a lean team
- Highly commercial, pragmatic, and comfortable operating as a standalone legal resource
Why Join Nexus Renewable Power
- Opportunity to take ownership of the legal function at a high-growth platform
- Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
- Strong pipeline of projects with near-term execution and long-term growth
- Broad, hands-on role across the full project lifecycle
Equal Opportunity Statement
Nexus Renewable Power is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.
Salary : $220,000 - $250,000