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Corporate Counsel

Cypress Creek Renewables
New York City, NY
Full Time
Posted March 18, 2026
$200k - $230k
Renewable Energy Development
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Job Description

Cypress Creek is currently seeking a Corporate Counsel to join the Company’s Legal team.

Key Responsibilities

Transactional • Act as legal lead on financing transactions for solar energy facilities and battery energy storage systems, including construction financing, term debt, tax equity financings and refinancing transactions. Work with finance team to structure and plan financing transactions. Draft and negotiate financing documents including loan agreements, partnership agreements, security agreements and guarantees. • Act as legal lead on the acquisition and sale of solar energy facilities and battery energy storage systems at all stages of development, construction or operation. Work with finance team to structure and plan M&A transactions. Draft and negotiate transaction documents including purchase and sale agreements, disclosure schedules, and other ancillary documents. • Work directly with outside lenders, tax equity investors, project buyers and sellers and other business partners to negotiate commercial issues. • Coordinate diligence efforts on both project finance and M&A transactions, working closely with the company’s finance and development teams. Other Responsibilities • Draft and negotiate other miscellaneous commercial contracts including power purchase agreements, services agreements, consulting agreements, non-disclosure agreements, etc. • Manage internal paralegals to support transactions and contract negotiations. • Manage outside legal counsel, as needed, to facilitate project finance and M&A transactions and development efforts. • Engage with internal executives, Investment Committee and Board of Directors, and external investors and corporate lenders, in support of approving and executing transactions and key contracts. • Use legal background to serve as a sounding board and counselor to assist other team members in solving the problem of the day. • Collaborate regularly with other members of the legal team to help solve issues on their deals and contracts.

Requirements

• J.D. from accredited law school and current license to practice. • Minimum 5 years of experience with a law firm or in-house legal department. • Experience negotiating project finance (including tax equity) and M&A transactions in the renewable energy industry. • Experience negotiating construction agreements, procurement agreements and power purchase agreements in the renewables energy industry is a plus. • Exceptional problem-solving skills and business-oriented approach to resolving legal issues. • Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. • Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines. • Ability to analyze complex issues and advise internal business partners appropriately. • Embrace and live by the mission and values of Cypress Creek Renewables. Location: The preferred location for New York City, NY or Durham, NC. Our team operates on a hybrid schedule, with in-office schedule of three days per week. Compensation: The salary range for the position is $200,000-$230,000 plus bonus and benefits. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location.

Benefits & Perks

• 15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 11 observed holidays. • 401(k) Match • Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision and health insurance • Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leave • Tuition Reimbursement • Phone Bill Reimbursement • Company Swag A note to Recruiting Agencies Cypress Creek Renewables Human Resources team does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. The Human Resources team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters unless authorized by the Human Resources team and if a signed agreement is in place. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of CCR and we are not responsible for any related fees. All communication related to recruiting partnerships should ONLY be directed to the Human Resources team. Please be aware of recruiting scams—official communications will only come from @ccrenew.com, we will never request personal or financial information, and any suspicious activity should be reported to HR@ccrenew.com .

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