M&A Associate
New Leaf EnergyOakland, California
Full Time
Posted June 1, 2026
$100k - $116k
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Job Description
New Leaf Energy compensates all employees in three ways: market-competitive base salary, plus above-market variable compensation, plus an equity-like program such that all employees experience the benefits of ownership.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage cross-functional teams to complete critical project development tasks through an in-depth understanding of real estate, project permitting, and interconnection;
- Maintain checklists, critical path schedules, and other project management tools required to keep the process organized and allow transactions to close quickly;
- Lead the creation and organization of detailed data rooms and support all project marketing, award, and closing processes;
- Track inter-departmental deliverables and forecast project milestone dates;
- Communicate effectively and build relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients (project buyers);
- Manage the progress of permitting, interconnection, and all of the associated contracts for projects;
- Assist in the preparation and organization of legal transaction documents including LOIs and Membership Interest Purchase Agreements (MIPAs);
- Assist in the drafting and negotiation of critical project contracts, including the site lease, PPA, easements, property tax agreements, etc.;
- Any other duties, as assigned.
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; MBA desired
- Strong attention to detail and project management skills required.
Benefits & Perks
- New Leaf Energy’s success is driven by our collaborative, long-term relationships based on trust and transparency. We offer a flexible work environment that places significant responsibility in independent teams and creates opportunities for innovation and personal growth. New Leaf Energy’s benefits are designed to appropriately recognize our employees’ contributions and enable a reasonable work/life balance. Our benefits include:
- Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision;
- A 401k plan with immediate vesting and a company match (100% of the first three percent of your pay; 50% for the next two percent you contribute);
- An open and self-managed paid time-off policy;
- A hybrid work location policy that supports working from home for part of the week;
- A parental leave policy for both birthing and non-birthing parents, available immediately upon hire;
- Professional development and education assistance.
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