Senior Counsel, Commercial Transactions

Madison Energy Infrastructure • New York, NY

82d • $190,000 - $210,000

About The Position

The Senior Counsel, Commercial Transactions will serve as a key member of MEI’s Legal team, reporting directly to the Deputy General Counsel & Vice President, Legal. This role partners closely with our Development, Finance, and Operations teams to guide commercial and project transactions from early-stage structuring through financial close. The ideal candidate will be commercially minded and serve as a strategic advisor and partner to other members of the transactional team, playing a key role in securing new project acquisitions and development while leading diligence and closing processes with external partners. This position requires strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to balance multiple, competing priorities on a regular basis. You’ll work on a wide range of renewable energy projects, helping shape MEI’s growth through thoughtful deal-making, creative problem-solving, and clear, pragmatic advice. This is an opportunity to join a purpose-driven company in a dynamic and evolving sector, where your legal expertise will directly advance the clean energy transition.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• ~8+ years of experience at a top law firm and/or in-house legal department, including experience leading transactions from term sheet through close.
• Proven ability to structure, negotiate, and close complex transactions involving multiple stakeholders under fast-moving or competing timelines.
• Experience preparing and negotiating a wide range of corporate and commercial agreements, such as PPAs, EPCs, and acquisition documents.
• A practical, business-minded approach to balancing legal risk and strategic opportunity.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams across Development, Finance, Operations, and external partners.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in solar or broader renewable energy.

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal teams to guide all phases of project transactions, from LOI through execution, across development, acquisition, and financing deals.
• Draft, review, and negotiate key project and commercial documents, including Membership Interest Purchase Agreements, Asset Purchase Agreements, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Subscriber Agreements, Energy Services Agreements, EPC and O&M Agreements, Utility Interconnection and Land Agreements, Tax equity and lender documentation.
• Advise on legal and commercial risks while ensuring alignment with MEI’s strategic and long-term goals.
• Collaborate across teams to create structures that support sustainable project success.
• Work directly with developers, investors, and lenders to close deals efficiently and equitably.
• Engage and manage external counsel, while helping improve MEI’s templates, processes, and internal knowledge sharing.

Benefits

• PTO and company holidays
• Medical, dental, vision
• Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance
• 401(k) and company match
• Professional development stipend
• Strong culture of collaboration, performance, and personal growth
• $190,000-210,000 per year, plus discretionary annual bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees