Company Summary:MN8 Energy is a rapidly growing company which owns and operates clean energy assets, primarily solar and storage, with expansion into EV, wind, and other prospects. MN8 benefits from an experienced team of industry veterans and significant financial backing, which has resulted in it growing to one of the largest owners of distributed generation solar assets in the U.S. since its founding in 2017.About the position:MN8 is continuing to build its internal legal team, providing a significant opportunity for the right individuals to help shape the department. The successful candidate for the Counsel - Commercial Transactions role will possess a strong commercial background including negotiation of a variety of contract types. Main responsibilities will include providing legal advice and support regarding (a) procurement/vendor transactions, (b) engineering, procurement & construction contracts, and (c) general corporate, compliance, and governance matters. The position provides legal support directly to senior and other legal team members and to nearly every other company department. The position will directly report to one of MN8’s Assistant General Counsels.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Broad functional expertise in supporting commercial activities, from inception to implementation, in coordination with key company stakeholders and cross-functional teams, particularly procurementReliable ability to identify and resolve legal and business issues, appropriately identifying risks and proactively proposing alternative risk-mitigating strategies in accomplishing project and company objectivesExperience working with procurement, construction, asset management, and other teams to structure commercial transactionsHigh capacity to successfully balance competing and fluid priorities and deadlines and exercise solid business judgment consistentlyConsummate professionalism evidenced by self-motivation, independence, and comfort working with a diverse group of individuals, including senior representatives of external and internal organizations on complex and high-value/risk mattersStrong written and verbal communication skills, including solid drafting and consistent attention to detailExceptional organizational, planning, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skillsExcellent presentation, facilitation, communication, and project management skillsDesire for coaching and/or mentoring relationships with both senior and junior team membersStrong interpersonal skills, teamwork orientation, and capability to effectively share subject matter expertiseEthical mindset and willingness to raise concerns to internal team members when appropriateCan review an NDA in under 15 minutesAs the Counsel - Commercial Transactions, you will:Provide legal expertise and commercial support to all functional groups of the company (including review and negotiating commercial contracts, preparing and reviewing proposals and terms sheet, devising new revenue, performance, and real property agreements, ensuring internal compliance with project agreements, monitoring post-closing obligations including borrower compliance with payments and loan covenants, and assisting with post-closing amendments to transaction documents including related waivers and consents) in the development, execution, administration, and operation of utility-scale renewable energy projectsCollaborate with origination, development, execution, procurement, treasury, tax, asset management, and O&M teams to prioritize and execute on requests for legal support from each different departmentManage negotiation and drafting of procurement, development, and finance agreements and applicationsSupport and, upon demonstrated ability, lead all phases of renewable energy transactions from inception through integration, particularly through due diligence process and transaction structuring, including drafting and negotiating term sheets, due diligence review, maintenance of virtual data rooms, drafting and negotiating transaction documents, and ensuring compliance with post-closing obligationsAdvise on negotiating positions relating to insurance coverage and bankabilityDevelop, review, and recommend changes to company form documentsAssist with auditing and document compliance by preparing and reviewing document summaries as requestedSupport efforts to comply with regulatory requirements and secure regulatory approvalsSupport company’s project documentation and compliance functions, including general post-closing supportSupport management of external legal resources to ensure efficient, timely, and effective completion of tasks in compliance with project and legal department budgets during transaction/project life cycleCoordinate efforts with other legal and management staff regarding corporate and project requirements to ensure maximum value and appropriate risk management for company and its stakeholdersAchieve and maintain industry knowledge and strategy expertisePerform other tasks as assignedOur ideal candidate will have:Bachelor’s degree and J.D. from an accredited law schoolMember in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar, preferably New York, California, or Florida3-6 years legal experience at a law firm or in-house working directly on commercial transactionsKnowledge of a wide variety of contract formats relevant to the renewable energy industryDemonstrated experience in the development and finance of renewable energy and energy efficiency infrastructure projects for both public and private sectorsProven record of managing multiple projects while meeting deadlinesAbility to build stakeholder consensus and balance legal and business risk in support of business goalsExcellent oral and written communication skillsTeam-orientation with demonstrated initiative and ability to work in a fast-paced business environment, handling varied and shifting priorities and deadlines as neededStrong work ethic, detail oriented, business savvy, flexible schedule when necessaryLegally authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without restrictionsPreferred Qualifications:Significant transactional experience in renewable energyStrong interpersonal skills, including a sense of kindness and humor (and preference for the Oxford comma)Smart, decisive, organized, and innovative problem solver comfortable developing methods to think beyond existing solutions and possessing a willingness and ability to influence company culture and strategyLocation / Travel: New York, NY or Boca Raton, FL with limited domestic and international travel. Current company policy requires Tuesday-Thursday in office for this position.Compensation: Base salary range $140,000-200,000 plus competitive bonus structure depending on experience levelHow we set you up for success:At MN8, we cultivate a culture of equity, through transparency and accessibility, where everyone thrives. We know our most valuable resource is our people. That’s why we offer the following benefits. By investing in you, we know we are investing in the clean energy of tomorrow.Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance beginning the 1st of the month following your date of hirePaid Time OffPaid holidays and floating holidays401(k) with competitive employer matchHybrid work schedule including a “work from anywhere” allocationParental leaveMN8 Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status. Minimum Salary: 140,000 Maximum Salary: 200,000 Salary Unit: Yearly