Counsel, Project Development

Do you want to be part of the solar revolution that is transforming the energy landscape? Do you have a passion for making our environment better for this generation and the ones that follow? Does working for a fast paced, growing company that is leading the way into new markets sound exciting to you? Come join us as we take on new challenges and help build a better tomorrow. Our mission is clear: to reshape the energy landscape, delivering value to our clients and partners while benefiting our communities and society at large. Let’s make a difference together. Join our team!

SUMMARY 

Nexamp is seeking a Counsel, Project Development to join our legal team. The position will provide legal support for Nexamp’s business development function with a strong focus on distributed-generation development issues.  The position offers the opportunity to be part of a growing legal department and expand the role into other business development functions. Additional responsibilities will also include managing outside counsel and driving internal processes surrounding the acquisition, development and construction of solar and storage projects.  This role requires a detail-oriented, organized, and energetic self-starting team member with a strong legal background in the area of site control acquisition and development issues. This position will report to the Assistant General Counsel. The position will be tied to one of our hub offices across the country, either Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, New York, NY or Washington D.C. 

RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Responsible for aspects of site control acquisition for the development and construction of solar and storage projects, specifically ensuring our projects are financeable with third-party debt and equity providers from a site control perspective.
• Duties include but are not limited to; reviewing and negotiating letters of intent, term sheets, requests for proposals, leases, options to lease, purchase and sale agreements, land acquisitions, access and utility easements, leasehold mortgages and non-disturbance agreements, ALTA surveys, title policies, and development phase contracts such as consulting agreements, payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreements, estoppels, and non-disclosure agreements.
• Contributes to the development and improvement of contract templates and internal deal processes.
• Role can be expanded to include management of additional legal areas.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 2 years legal experience, preferably in a law firm setting.
• Law degree from an accredited law school.
• Experience in real estate and commercial land development issues.
• Commitment to Nexamp's mission and a passion for solving tomorrow's climate crisis today.
• Ability to work in a highly team-oriented environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously with little supervision to support various business units within the organization.
• Excellent commercial judgment and written and oral communication skills.
• Specific experience in renewable energy projects is preferred, but candidates with strong backgrounds in finance, construction, energy, or commercial development are also encouraged to apply.
• Occasional travel may be required.

If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please submit an application.  We encourage people from minority or marginalized groups to apply.

At Nexamp, our mission is building the future of energy, so it is clean, simple, and accessible for all. We believe a diverse team brings different perspectives and experiences, thus benefiting our work. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. By encouraging a culture where ideas and decisions come from all people, we believe it will help us grow, innovate, and be a part of environmental and social change.

PERKS & COMPENSATION

Not only will you get to work with a group of innovative, dedicated, and motivated peers, you will also have access to all the benefits that Nexamp offers! This includes: our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, & vision insurance starting day one; Flexible Paid Time Off and Holiday PTO; Commuter Benefits, Cell Phone Reimbursement; as well as a hybrid work environment, headquartered in Boston, MA with a fun, collaborative, downtown office! We provide healthy snacks, coffee, yoga sessions, volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note that the Company requires all individuals in this position to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  “Fully vaccinated” means that the individual can provide acceptable proof that the individual has received, at least fourteen (14) days prior to the individual’s start date, either the second dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine, or one dose of a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine.  Vaccines must be authorized and/or approved by the FDA.  Individuals needing an exemption to this requirement due to medical, disability-related, or religious reasons may request an exemption.  The Company will engage in an interactive process to determine if an exemption to this requirement as a reasonable accommodation is appropriate.

NEXAMP VALUES AND MISSION

Building the future of energy so it is clean, simple and accessible.

Nexamp is building the energy infrastructure of tomorrow and reinventing the way people interact with the electricity that powers their lives. By deploying a distributed network of locally sourced clean energy, we seek to reduce the negative effects of climate change. Our team’s diverse experience drives innovation from the ground up and with a singular passion: to deliver an accessible and sustainable energy future for all.