Silicon Ranch, a leading provider of renewable energy solutions in North America, is seeking a highly experienced and proactive Associate Legal Counsel to join our dynamic legal team in Nashville, Tennessee. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of high-value commercial transactions and help drive the growth of our rapidly expanding company.
As Associate Legal Counsel, you will work closely with the Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial Transactions on transactional matters affecting the Company. You will be responsible for managing negotiations and contracting in support of the Company's business development, project development, energy delivery, accounting, and project finance teams. This includes overseeing outside counsel, negotiating and drafting contracts, and providing legal guidance to various divisions within the company.
At Silicon Ranch, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities in which we operate. We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
If you have a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited US law school and at least 4 years of experience as a commercial, M&A/corporate, or finance lawyer, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and help us make the promise of carbon-free, renewable energy a reality for communities across North America.
- Manage negotiations and contracting in support of the Company's Business Development, Project Development, Energy Delivery, Accounting, and Project Finance teams. - Assist with legal aspects affecting the Company's Business Development, Project Development, Energy Delivery, Accounting, and Project Finance teams, as well as the Company's rapidly growing portfolio of operating and development assets. - Communicate effectively and responsibly with vendors and partners. - Prioritize work in order to meet project goals including deadlines, cost targets and project schedules. - Work in a collaborative environment across multiple departments with effective written and oral communication skills. - Represent the organization professionally with vendors, customers, utilities, local officials, financing partners and other project stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited US law school; active bar admission in good standing in at least one state with ability to obtain bar admission in Tennessee. - Minimum of 4 years of experience as a commercial, M&A/corporate, or finance lawyer at a top-tier law firm or sophisticated corporate legal department negotiating and administering commercial contracts and managing clients' business development and financing functions. - Experience managing high-value commercial contracts. - Ability to proactively identify problems, drive projects, make cost/benefit assessments, and identify pragmatic/creative legal and business solutions. - Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to quickly earn the confidence of colleagues and effectively communicate and collaborate with people at all levels of the organization. - Accurate and strong attention to detail and high level of organization. - Ability to manage multiple projects and people and to work well and professionally with others. - Embraces and enjoys a fast-paced corporate environment with the opportunity to broaden areas of expertise over time.
Silicon Ranch is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is reflective of the communities in which we work and serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
If you have a passion for renewable energy and a desire to make a positive impact on the world, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team at Silicon Ranch and help us continue to "make solar do more" for communities across North America.
