The M A Associate at New Leaf Energy will be involved in project development and financing of renewable energy projects, managing tasks from project origination to closing, including risk analysis, contract negotiation, and stakeholder communication.
Key Responsibilities
Manage cross-functional teams to complete project development tasks related to real estate, permitting, and interconnection
Maintain project management tools such as checklists and critical path schedules to ensure timely transaction closure
Lead the creation and organization of detailed data rooms and support project marketing, award, and closing processes
Track inter-departmental deliverables and forecast project milestone dates
Communicate with internal stakeholders and external clients, including project buyers
Oversee permitting, interconnection, and related contracts for projects
Assist in preparing and organizing legal transaction documents such as LOIs and MIPAs
Draft and negotiate critical project contracts including site leases, PPAs, easements, and property tax agreements
Requirements
Minimum 2 to 4 years experience working in the renewable energy industry with a focus on project development and financing
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, or a related field
Strong attention to detail and project management skills
Ability to manage cross-functional teams to complete critical project development tasks through an in-depth understanding of real estate, project permitting, and interconnection processes
Experience maintaining checklists, critical path schedules, and other project management tools required to keep the process organized and allow transactions to close quickly
Experience leading the creation and organization of detailed data rooms and supporting all project marketing, award, and closing processes
Experience tracking inter-departmental deliverables and forecasting project milestone dates
Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients, including project buyers
Experience managing the progress of permitting, interconnection, and all associated contracts for projects
Experience assisting in the preparation and organization of legal transaction documents including Letters of Intent (LOIs) and Membership Interest Purchase Agreements (MIPAs)
Experience assisting in the drafting and negotiation of critical project contracts, including site leases, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), easements, and property tax agreements
Ability to work out of Boston, MA; Lowell, MA; Oakland, CA; Chicago, IL; or Troy, NY offices, or remotely if qualified
Physical ability to perform job duties as required (implied by the nature of project management and coordination tasks)
Benefits & Perks
Market-competitive base salary
Above-market variable compensation
Equity-like ownership program
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
401k plan with immediate vesting and company match (100% of the first 3%, 50% of the next 2%)
Open and self-managed paid time-off policy
Hybrid work location policy supporting part-time remote work
Parental leave policy for both birthing and non-birthing parents
Professional development and education assistance
Ready to Apply?
Join New Leaf Energy and make an impact in renewable energy