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Sr. Counsel, Transactions

Avantus
San Diego, California
Full Time
Posted August 1, 2025
$241k - $291k
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Job Description

This role involves providing legal support and strategic advice for utility-scale solar and battery storage projects, including negotiations, project finance, acquisitions, and regulatory compliance, to support the development and operation of renewable energy assets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and provide legal support for renewable energy development projects, including negotiating EPC, procurement, PPA, LGIA, and interconnection agreements.
  • Support project finance and M&A transactions, including drafting and negotiating transaction documents and structuring financing arrangements.
  • Coordinate with internal teams on legal aspects of project development, financing, real estate, permitting, and regulatory compliance.
  • Conduct due diligence and advise on project acquisitions and greenfield development opportunities.
  • Supervise outside counsel and ensure effective legal support across the organization.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school
  • Admitted to applicable state bar
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience with commercial transactions, construction, and or financing for solar, storage, wind or other renewable energy related experience
  • Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams of internal and external resources
  • Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and negotiation skills
  • High level of integrity with the ability to cultivate and maintain positive relationships
  • An entrepreneurial attitude and work ethic with a desire to roll up your sleeves and get the job done in a fast-paced environment and rapidly growing business
  • Willingness to be flexible about work schedule to support closings and meet deadlines and shifting demands and priorities
  • Willingness to travel as required

Benefits & Perks

Compensation/salary range: $240,952 - $290,532 USD plus bonus
Work schedule flexibility to support closings, meet deadlines, and adapt to shifting priorities
Work environment perks: remote work option
Additional benefits: 401(k) matching, comprehensive medical and dental plans, flexible PTO

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