M A Director

New Leaf Energy

Chicago, Illinois

Full Time

Posted May 4, 2026

$133k - $179k

Renewable Energy Development

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Job Description

The M A Director at New Leaf Energy is responsible for leading the marketing, negotiation, and sale of renewable energy projects, utilizing 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 develop 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 coordinate external diligence processes
Build and manage data rooms and portfolio marketing materials for external review
Lead and develop staff within the M&A department and other teams
Identify and 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.