The M A Director at New Leaf Energy is responsible for leading the marketing, negotiation, and sale of renewable energy projects, leveraging expertise in project development, finance, and market dynamics to optimize project value and drive strategic transactions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional teams to market and sell renewable energy projects according to forecasted milestones
Negotiate membership interest purchase agreements (MIPAs) for the sale of renewable energy projects
Manage competitive marketing processes and develop marketing materials for project portfolios
Collaborate with sales and regional teams to design and implement project marketing strategies
Assist in structuring transactions considering regulatory guidelines, risk management, and investor needs
Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across legal, finance, engineering, real estate, and policy departments
Perform due diligence on projects and resolve issues with internal and external stakeholders
Manage data room creation and external diligence processes for project portfolios
Lead and develop staff within the M&A department and other departments
Proactively improve company policies and procedures related to project marketing and sales
Requirements
Six years of experience working in the renewable energy industry with a focus on project development, mergers and acquisitions, or finance experience.
Demonstrated understanding of tax and key real estate processes.
Strong leadership, negotiation, and project management skills.
Solid understanding of project financial structures, terminology, tax implications, and investor decision-making processes.
Expert knowledge with respect to the key deal points in mergers and acquisitions transactions, specifically in Membership Interest Purchase Agreements (MIPAs).
Experience negotiating purchase and sale agreements for renewable energy projects.
Familiarity with development activities such as interconnection, permitting, and real estate.
Strong knowledge of electricity system market structure, rules and regulations, and economics, with some proficiency in the engineering and physics of the system.
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, or a related field; an MBA is preferred.
Ability to independently handle competing deadlines and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional communication, organization, and time management skills.
Passion for accelerating the adoption of renewable energy.
Benefits & Perks
Market-competitive base salary ranging from 133,480 to 180,590 (depending on location and experience)
Above-market variable compensation paid quarterly
Equity-like ownership program
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k plan with immediate vesting and company match of 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 2%
Open and self-managed paid time-off policy
Hybrid work location policy supporting working from home part of the week
Parental leave policy for both birthing and non-birthing parents, available immediately upon hire
Professional development and education assistance
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