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Sr. Counsel, Transactions

Avantus
San Diego, California
Full Time
Posted January 20, 2026
$241k - $291k
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Job Description

This legal position involves supporting the development, financing, and acquisition of utility-scale solar and storage energy projects, including negotiating contracts, advising on project finance and M&A transactions, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and support legal aspects of development projects, including negotiating agreements and supervising outside counsel
  • Provide legal support for project finance, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic partnerships
  • Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents such as asset purchase agreements, project finance documents, and membership interest purchase agreements
  • Structure, draft, review, and negotiate power purchase agreements, interconnection agreements, EPC agreements, and services agreements
  • Structure, draft, review, and negotiate debt and equity financing arrangements, including portfolio financing and tax equity structures
  • Coordinate with internal teams on due diligence and project development activities
  • Perform legal diligence and guidance on project acquisitions and greenfield development opportunities
  • Provide general 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 projects
  • 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 and meet deadlines
Remote work opportunity
Comprehensive medical and dental plan options
401(k) matching
Flexible PTO

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