Our client is a leading renewable energy developer building next-generation solar infrastructure across the United States. They are seeking a Senior Director, Legal (Capital Markets) to join a collaborative, collegial team in New York — in office four days per week. This is a unique opportunity to serve as a senior legal voice at the intersection of capital markets and clean energy project development.
What you'll do
- Lead negotiation and execution of a broad range of financing transactions, including working capital facilities, construction debt, term loans, securitizations, private placements, tax equity arrangements, and tax credit transfer agreements
- Deliver strategic legal guidance on financing-related matters, including issues such as FEOC compliance requirements and tax credit safe harbor approaches
- Act as the primary legal liaison between the capital markets and project development functions, ensuring that projects retain their financeability throughout development and construction
- Serve as the go-to advisor on financing eligibility criteria and underwriting standards, and build out the processes that support them
- Oversee a team managing financing compliance workflows and project tranching across multiple capital structures
- Support corporate governance and secretarial functions as needed
What you'll bring
- Juris Doctor (JD) or LL.B., with active membership in good standing in at least one state bar
- At least seven years of relevant legal experience gained in private practice, in-house, or a combination of both
- A minimum of four years focused on renewable energy project finance, with hands-on familiarity with distributed generation solar, asset-backed securitizations, C&I assets, and tax equity structures
- Proven ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, business-oriented guidance
- Strong drive and professional accountability, with the independence to deliver results in a fast-moving environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present concise legal positions and lead through influence
- A genuinely team-first mindset with the interpersonal skills to build trusted relationships across all organizational levels
- Sharp analytical and organizational capabilities, with the ability to manage competing priorities without sacrificing attention to detail
- Willingness to travel occasionally based on transaction or project needs
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