ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL - FINANCE

Zelestra

8d•Remote

About The Position

Join Zelestra: Powering a Carbon-Free Future At Zelestra, we’re driving global decarbonization with innovative, large-scale renewable energy solutions. With 20+ years of experience in 13 countries and a portfolio of 20 GW of carbon-free projects, we deliver results that matter. Our 800+ professionals thrive on collaboration, sustainability, and making a real impact—backed by EQT, one of the world’s largest fund managers. Ready to help shape a sustainable world? Join us! Role Summary Industry:  Utility-Scale Renewable Energy Location: U.S. Job Type: Remote l Full-Time | Permanent Role Reports To: General Counsel Position Snapshot The Assistant General Counsel - Finance will be the lead lawyer on Zelestra’s project finance and tax monetization transactions. This is a key role in a fast-paced environment, which will require sophisticated finance expertise to support Zelestra’s ambitious pipeline and business plan. This role partners closely with senior leadership, operations, engineering, procurement, and external stakeholders to advance the company’s mission of delivering reliable, sustainable, and clean energy solutions. In addition to the focus on finance transactions, the Assistant General Counsel – Finance will, as time allows, support project development activities and M&A transactions.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active bar membership in at least one U.S. state.
8–10+ years of legal experience, ideally with a mix of law firm and in‑house roles.
Deep experience with project finance and tax monetization structures.
Expertise in renewable energy development.
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.

Responsibilities

Primary internal legal advisor on all of Zelestra’s back-leverage, construction/term, tax equity bridge, and tax credit transfer bridge financings.
Provide advice regarding transaction structuring and execution.
Provide advice regarding equipment and invoice finance transactions.
Coordinate borrower diligence responses.
Coordinate satisfaction of closing conditions (real estate, permitting, etc.).
Oversight of External Counsel.
Review, draft and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements.
Advise on site control, interconnection, permitting, and environmental matters.
Assist with M&A transactions.
Support corporate governance, and development of internal policies.
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