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

The energy industry is entering one of the most significant periods of growth and transformation in its history.

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
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