Senior Counsel, Transactions

New Leaf Energy

Lowell, Massachusetts

Full Time

Posted March 9, 2026

Renewable Energy Development

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Job Description

A senior legal counsel role focused on structuring, negotiating, and advising on mergers, acquisitions, and commercial agreements for renewable energy projects, supporting the company's project development and asset management efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Counsel and advise on structuring, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating M&A transactions, including MIPAs and APAs, for renewable energy assets.
Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with purchase and sale transactions and related financing.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on legal matters related to project development, financing, and transactions.
Draft, update, and maintain standard legal documents and operating procedures for renewable energy projects.
Negotiate and draft commercial agreements such as joint venture agreements, power purchase agreements, interconnection agreements, and O&M agreements.
Provide legal support for the origination, acquisition, sale, financing, ownership, and operation of renewable energy projects.
Supervise and coordinate work between in-house and outside counsel to ensure efficient legal workflow.

Requirements

Law degree and strong academic record from a leading ABA accredited law school.
At least 6-8 years of substantial, relevant legal experience at a top-tier law firm, sophisticated corporate legal department, or a combination of the two.
Expert knowledge with respect to the legal issues and key deal points in M A, specifically MIPAs and APAs.
Extensive experience in independently structuring, drafting, and negotiating purchase and sale agreements for renewable energy projects, specifically MIPAs and APAs.
Ability to independently structure, draft, review, and negotiate other project commercial contracts, including joint venture agreements, power purchase agreements (PPAs), interconnection agreements, community solar and subscriber agreements, and operation and maintenance agreements.
Ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable advice for non-lawyers.
Licensed to practice law or registered as in-house counsel in the State where the applicable New Leaf Energy office is located.
Experience in financing structures and transactions, specifically project finance, construction financing, and tax equity, is a plus.

Benefits & Perks

Market-competitive base salary ranging from 204,758 to 236,617 in Lowell, with geographic-based upward adjustments in other locations
On-target annual cash bonus of approximately 20% of base salary
Equity-like program providing ownership benefits
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
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 environment supporting work 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