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BayWa r.e. Americas Projects & Services

Senior Legal Counsel- Renewable Energy

Remote

Job Type: Full-time, Salary

About Us:

We are BayWa r.e. Americas Projects & Services, a leading developer of utility-scale renewable energy. We are also an in-house and third-party operations and services provider, offering 24/7/365 monitoring from our headquarters in Irvine, CA. Our team consists of 300 highly motivated experts across the United States and Mexico. Since first entering the North American market in 2014, we have brought over 1.5 GW online and are currently managing 2 GW of assets. Our development pipeline is currently 15GW in North America alone and continues to grow at an impressive pace.

Our mission is to deliver reliable and affordable energy across the Americas. We value long-term partnerships and actively collaborate with local communities and organizations to fund workforce development, support disaster relief efforts, and incorporate sustainability and biodiversity into our projects.

BayWa r.e. Americas Projects & Services is a subsidiary of BayWa r.e., a major player in renewable energy. BayWa r.e. has a global team of 5,400 members, operations in 34 countries, a development pipeline exceeding 30 GW, and over 10 GW in assets under management.

Our shareholders are BayWa AG, a $28.5 billion international group known for its diversified operations in agriculture, energy, and construction; and Energy Infrastructure Partners, a renowned leader in energy infrastructure investment managing over $7.5 billion from global investors.

Position Summary

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Senior Counsel to join our Legal & Compliance team. This role is ideal for a mid-level attorney with at least 4 years of experience in the renewable energy sector. The successful candidate will take a lead role in negotiating and drafting a wide range of commercial and project-related agreements, and will provide strategic legal support across the company’s operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the negotiation and drafting of complex commercial and project-related agreements including: real estate and land control contracts, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contracts, Equipment supply agreements, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Operations & Maintenance (O&M) agreements, Asset Management Agreements (AMAs), interconnection documents, and joint development agreements.
• Provide legal support for M&A transactions, including structuring, drafting and negotiating transaction documents, managing due diligence processes, and coordinating with external counsel and internal stakeholders.
• Support project financing transactions and tax equity or preferred equity investments, including review and negotiation of finance-related documentation and preparation of ancillary documents such as resolutions, certificates, consents and waivers.
• Advise internal teams on legal risks and mitigation strategies across the project lifecycle.
• Ability to effectively manage and coordinate external counsel to ensure cost efficiency, quality of work, and alignment with company objectives.
• Mentor and supervise junior legal team members, including paralegals.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant legal experience, ideally in Big Law with a focus on renewable
• energy, or project finance. Additional in-house experience with development of utility-scale solar, storage, and wind projects will be a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in negotiating and drafting complex commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of the legal and regulatory landscape in the renewable energy sector.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment, being able to influence senior stakeholder

What we are ready to offer you:

• Total compensation package dependent upon a number of factors, including candidate’s professional experience, candidate’s skills, position’s seniority level, department’s hiring budget, and position’s location.
• The salary range for this role is $220,000 to $240,000
• Competitive annual bonus target based on individual and company performance.
• Health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, pet insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 5% employer matching.
• Flexible work hours and remote first culture.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off policy for all Salaried, Full-time employees in the US
• 8 weeks paid parental leave
• Health and wellness benefit; up to $500 annually.
• Free language lessons.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Relocation assistance, as applicable.
• A diverse and inclusive global team with a strong culture focusing on employee health and wellbeing.
• The possibility to make a positive contribution to our planet and use your world class marketing knowledge to set new standards in Renewable Energy.

Are our values your values?

Are you ambitious enough to make a big impact in our business and beyond? Do you create meaningful solutions?

Do you believe that we succeed as a team? We collaborate honestly, friendly, and respectfully. We have fun and celebrate our successes. How about you?

Are you reliable? We create trust by taking on responsibility.

Do you inspire others with an open mind, courage, and innovation? We challenge the status quo.

Our values define our unique way of working together and give us direction in our daily actions.

At BayWa r.e. we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.