Commercial Counsel

Summary

Join Coast, a rapidly growing commercial and industrial solar energy firm, as their Commercial Counsel. This in-house legal role offers the opportunity to build the legal function from the ground up, leading legal negotiations and transaction execution. You will work closely with various teams, managing legal agreements for solar and storage projects. The position requires significant experience in solar industry legal work, including negotiating MIPAs, Site Leases, and PPAs. Coast offers a competitive salary, bonus structure, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work environment.

Requirements

• 3+ years of legal experience in the solar industry (preferably commercial and industrial solar)
• Law degree (JD) required
• Direct experience negotiating MIPA, Site Lease, and PPA agreements
• Strong understanding of solar project acquisitions, financing structures, and due diligence
• Experience working with outside counsel and cross-functional deal teams
• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Highly detail-oriented and organized individual
• Innovative and organized self-starter with the ability to work autonomously
• Energetic and driven personality who thrives in a high-paced, dynamic, small-company environment

Responsibilities

• Lead the negotiation and execution of MIPA, Site Lease, and PPA agreements with support from outside counsel
• Manage the legal, financial, and due diligence workstreams for each transaction
• Ensure all legal agreements accurately reflect the risk and economics of each deal
• Collaborate with origination, finance, and development teams to align legal structures with business objectives
• Oversee and coordinate with outside counsel on transaction-related workstreams
• Implement best practices and standardize legal agreements to improve efficiency
• Develop internal processes for due diligence and contract negotiation
• Work closely with Coast’s project finance team to gather and structure data for negotiations
• Provide legal insight during investment committee meetings and investor discussions
• Support the development of additional legal and financing agreements as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in Big Law (1-3 years)

Benefits

• Competitive salary + annual performance bonus
• 401(k) with a 4% company match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• Up to 14 weeks fully paid Parental Leave
• Flexible remote work options
• Professional development and growth opportunities