Associate Corporate Counsel

POSITION: Associate Corporate Counsel

WHO WE ARE:

Heelstone Renewable Energy is a utility-scale solar, wind, and storage developer headquartered in Durham, NC, with expertise in developing, originating, financing, constructing, and operating solar photovoltaic, wind, and storageprojects. Heelstone's strategy includes greenfield development, co-development, and acquisitions of later-stage projects. Heelstone has developed and achieved commercial operation on over 80 solar projects with an aggregate generating capacity of approximately 1.2 GW. Heelstone has partnered with Qualitas Energy to fund its development platform as it continues to grow into a world-class Independent Power Producer. For more information, please visit www.heelstoneenergy.com.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Associate Corporate Counsel will support Heelstone's project development pipeline from site acquisition to construction. They will provide expertise in corporate formation documents, contract drafting and negotiation, and overflow support to the entire legal team. This full-time, onsite position reports to the Chief Legal Officer and is located in Durham, NC.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of agreements, including but not limited to power purchase agreements, EPC-related agreements, master service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, M&A transactions (including due diligence), etc.
• Provide expertise in organizational formation documents and manage related processes.
• Assist in project finance-related transactions (i.e., ancillary supporting documents, Know-Your-Customer diligence, etc.)
• Ensure quality, clarity, and consistency across legal documents.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of contract templates and internal processes.

• Possess effective time management, project management, dispute resolution, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with individuals at all different levels in a transaction in a respectful and professional manner.
• Team player who can integrate well with a small and high-performing team.
• Comfortable engaging in commercial negotiations and drafting.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Current license to practice law.
• Minimum 1-3 years' experience. Prior experience in renewable energy preferred, but not required.
• Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Experience working with Datarooms such as Box, Dropbox, and SharePoint.

• Competitive Base Salary
• Generous Bonus Program
• 401(K) company match with immediate vesting
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Company-sponsored HRA, employee-funded FSA, and DCA available
• EAP Benefits
• Company paid Long and Short-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance
• Cell Phone Reimbursement Plan
• Flexible Paid Time Off and allotted Sick Time
• 12 Paid Holidays

• Provided Setup of at-home Tech
• Company-paid downtown Durham Parking next to the Durham Bulls Stadium
• Free access to our building's state-of-the-art gym
• Fully stocked kitchen with snacks and drinks
• Discount program for popular locations and services
• Amazing rooftop views of Downtown Durham