Terraformation is hiring a
Senior Corporate Counsel

Summary

The job is for a Senior Corporate Counsel at Terraformation, a company working towards restoring forests to combat climate change. The role involves advising business teams on legal issues related to forest projects and carbon credits transactions, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and drafting legal documents.

Requirements

• A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• 5+ years of experience in project finance and/or project development on forestry, energy or other infrastructure projects
• Expertise in carbon-related transactions
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal issues in a clear and concise manner
• Highly detail-oriented and able to manage multiple legal matters concurrently
• Strong business acumen and the ability to take action and respond in a fast-paced startup environment

Responsibilities

• Advise business and climate teams on structuring, funding, and financing forest projects and carbon credits transactions
• Support the company's international practices and ensure compliance with all relevant laws, standards and regulations
• Perform legal due diligence and risk assessment on proposed deals and transactions
• Advise on matters related to land tenure and rights on project sites
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and legal documents such as term sheets, financing and funding contracts, agreements, and policies
• Ensure compliance with legal regulations, environmental policies, and industry standards
• Develop and maintain legal policies and procedures that align with the company's strategic goals and objectives
• Assist with any legal disputes that may arise, including communicating and coordinating with outside counsel as necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an international context, especially in Africa, Latin America and/or Southeast Asia, and dealing with cross-border legal issues
• Previous in-house experience
• Experience in land tenure, land use, leases, and permits

Benefits

Salary: $130,000 - $150,000, plus equity (depending on location and experience)