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Jr. Level Legal Counsel

Jr. Level Legal Counsel

Greenwood Sustainable InfrastructureKitchener, ON, Canada
29 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

JUNIOR TO MID-LEVEL LEGAL COUNSEL

OVERVIEW

Greenwood Sustainable Infrastructure LLC (GSI) is a renewable energy company focused on the development, construction and operation of distributed generation and utility-scale solar energy and battery storage projects in North America. GSI is the North American renewable energy subsidiary of Libra Group, a privately owned, global business group with assets and operations in nearly 60 countries. GSI is looking for a Junior to Mid-Level Legal Counsel who is eager to apply their legal expertise to support the company’s initiatives in Canada and the United States. You will be expected to play a key role in a range of matters.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES :

The successful candidate will provide support by :

  • diligence, structuring, drafting, negotiating and closing various types of documentation, which may include options to lease, title clearing documents, PPAs, EPC agreements, O&M agreements, loan agreements, M&A agreements, JV agreements, governance agreements, general corporate agreements and documents;
  • corresponding with external legal counsel and third parties and providing timely support to GSI’s business lines; and
  • support on other legal matters and transactions.

QUALIFICATIONS :

The successful candidate will have the following competencies :

  • LLB or JD from an accredited law school with bar admission in Ontario or another Province;
  • Minimum of 2-4 years of legal experience at a leading law firm or in-house;
  • experience in some or all of diligence, structuring, drafting, negotiating and closing options to lease, title clearing, PPA, EPC, O&M, project finance, M&A, JV, governance and general corporate documentation;
  • preferably experience in renewable energy;
  • commercial astuteness and motivated by the work that you do
  • ability to manage a high volume of legal matters and
  • ability to work collaboratively and independently.

    • Job Type : Full-Time

    Job Location : Hybrid, with time in the Waterloo Region office tailored to the location of the successful candidate

    Timing : applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, with interviews anticipated for January

    Company Description

    Our team is committed to developing utility-scale solar projects that meet the needs and specifications of each individual proposal. Our comprehensive solar strategy requires a thorough analysis of the various markets and programs available for development. We also work diligently to assess the needs of stakeholders while working to establish a long-term connection between our technology and the land. At Greenwood Sustainable Infrastructure (GSI), we employ a diverse, dedicated and knowledgeable team of experts who rely on their extensive skills and innovative strategies to suit the specific needs of each project. With our proven track record in the solar industry, GSI is confident in our ability to develop, construct and operate large scale solar projects across the globe.

    Company Description

    Our team is committed to developing utility-scale solar projects that meet the needs and specifications of each individual proposal. Our comprehensive solar strategy requires a thorough analysis of the various markets and programs available for development. We also work diligently to assess the needs of stakeholders while working to establish a long-term connection between our technology and the land. At Greenwood Sustainable Infrastructure (GSI), we employ a diverse, dedicated and knowledgeable team of experts who rely on their extensive skills and innovative strategies to suit the specific needs of each project. With our proven track record in the solar industry, GSI is confident in our ability to develop, construct and operate large scale solar projects across the globe.