Legal Director Required

 

About the job

The Role

We are looking for a Legal Director to serve as one of the primary transactional attorneys for the company. You will report to our Chief Commercial Officer and ideally be able to work a hybrid schedule from either our Ridgewood, NJ, or the New York City office.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Support our business development teams related to the deployment of Scale’s microgrid offerings
• Drive structuring and negotiations of financing arrangements for the business, including corporate debt, project debt, tax equity, and tax credit transfer facilities, through self-performance, appropriate reliance on internal resources, and efficient use of outside counsel
• Support legal negotiations as needed for various commercial documents, including power purchase agreements, microgrid services agreements, and energy services agreements; real property leases, easements, and licenses; EPC, equipment purchase, asset management, and O&M agreements; hedges of RECs and other environmental attributes; community solar subscriber management agreements; curtailment service providers and grid services agreements; and others as needed
• Ensure project agreements conform with project financing requirements
• Support management of compliance matters related to licensing and registrations, industry rules and regulations, and contractual obligations
• Provide regulatory, permitting, and policy guidance and training on pertinent topics for relevant team members
• Manage engagements with outside counsel when needed, balancing time, efficiency and expertise with the cost of such engagements
• Support cross-functional teams by providing legal counsel and advice as needed in the normal course of business
• Propose and implement process improvements related to legal document management and contractual processes across the business

The Ideal Candidate


This is a great role for someone looking to play a leadership role at a fast-growing PE backed business. We offer a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program including medical benefits, paid vacation and holidays, and 401K matching.

About Scale Microgrids
Scale Microgrids (“Scale”) is a fully integrated distributed energy platform focused on designing, implementing, and financing innovative distributed clean energy solutions. Through its leading technical expertise and access to scale capital, Scale helps its customers transition to a decentralized energy future by providing and financing sustainable, cost-effective, and resilient power solutions. Scale has its own proprietary microgrid solution, which provides customers with cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable power, and also partners with third-party developers to acquire and/or finance a broader range of distributed energy assets.

Scale is backed by EQT, a firm with :$250B in assets, bringing a depth of experience, resources, and capital that will enable Scale to continue pursuing our vision of powering the world with distributed energy. The investment enables Scale to own and operate billions of dollars in distributed generation assets.

About EQT
EQT is a leading purpose-driven global investment organization with EUR 246 billion in total assets under management, divided into two business segments: Private Capital and Real Assets. EQT owns portfolio companies and assets in Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Americas and supports them in achieving sustainable growth, operational excellence, and market leadership.

To learn more about EQT, please visit https://eqtgroup.com/

Scale strives to attract and retain a workforce that reflects the composition of our customer base and communities. We are committed to providing a work environment that provides everyone with equal access and opportunity to contribute and drive meaningful outcomes. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.