Cypress Creek Renewables
Asheville, NC, Durham, NC, New York, NY, Washington DC
The Company
Cypress Creek Renewables is powering a sustainable future, one project at a time. We develop, finance, own and operate utility-scale and distributed solar and storage projects across the country. Fostering a diverse group of innovative thinkers from all backgrounds, Cypress people are drawn to work in a purpose-driven organization. We hope you will join us.
The Role
Cypress Creek is currently seeking Corporate Counsel to join the Company’s Legal team. This individual will be responsible for providing primary legal support on project finance and M&A transactions as well as other contract negotiations. The position will report directly to the General Counsel.
Cypress Creek attorneys do not “just turn documents” – they are true partners with our commercial leads in structuring, executing and closing complex transactions. This individual will be expected not just to accommodate, but to advocate business considerations in the performance of their role; to act independent of, and occasionally to act as, the commercial lead on negotiations. The individual will have access to Cypress Creek’s deep internal bench across the development, finance, construction, procurement, operations and management verticals to support execution and to help the individual grow their own skillset and industry knowledge.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Transactional
Act as legal lead on financing transactions for solar energy facilities and battery energy storage systems, including construction financing, term debt, tax equity financings and refinancing transactions. Work with finance team to structure and plan financing transactions.
Draft and negotiate financing documents including loan agreements, partnership agreements, security agreements and guarantees.
Act as legal lead on the acquisition and sale of solar energy facilities and battery energy storage systems at all stages of development, construction or operation. Work with finance team to structure and plan M&A transactions.
Draft and negotiate transaction documents including purchase and sale agreements, disclosure schedules, and other ancillary documents.
Work directly with outside lenders, tax equity investors, project buyers and sellers and other business partners to negotiate commercial issues.
Coordinate diligence efforts on both project finance and M&A transactions, working closely with the company’s finance and development teams
Other Responsibilities
Draft and negotiate other miscellaneous commercial contracts including power purchase agreements, services agreements, consulting agreements, non-disclosure agreements, etc.
Manage internal paralegals to support transactions and contract negotiations.
Manageoutside legal counsel, as needed, to facilitate project finance and M&A transactions and development efforts.
Engage with internal executives, Investment Committee and Board of Directors, and external investors and corporate lenders, in support of approving and executing transactions and key contracts.
Use legal background to serve as a sounding board and counselor to assist other team members in solving the problem of the day.
Collaborateregularly with other members of the legal team to help solve issues on their
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications. deals and contracts. Requirements J.D. from accredited law school and current license to practice. Minimum 5 years of experience with a law firm or in-house legal department. Experience negotiating project finance (including tax equity) and M&A transactions in the renewable energy industry. Experience negotiating construction agreements, procurement agreements and power purchase agreements in the renewables energy industry is a plus. Experience in the renewables industry or eagerness to learn about the renewables industry to the extent necessary to counsel the business. Exceptional problem-solving skills and business-oriented approach to resolving legal issues. Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines. Ability to analyze complex issues and advise internal business partners appropriately. Locations:
The preferred location for this role is one of our offices. We have offices in Asheville, NC; Durham, NC; Washington, DC; and NYC;. Additionally, we are on a hybrid schedule 3/week. Compensation:
The salary range for the position is $200,000 - $240,000 plus bonus and benefits. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. 15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 11 observed holidays. 401(k) Match Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leave Tuition Reimbursement Fully expensed company travel, mileage reimbursement Company Swag A note to Recruiting Agencies Cypress Creek Renewables Human Resources team does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. The Human Resources team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters unless authorized by the Human Resources team and if a signed agreement is in place. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of CCR and we are not responsible for any related fees. All communication related to recruiting partnerships should ONLY be directed to the Human Resources team. Cypress Creek Renewables is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and values diversity, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Please be aware of recruiting scams—official communications will only come from @ccrenew.com, we will never request personal or financial information, and any suspicious activity should be reported toHR@ccrenew.com . Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Cypress Creek Renewables? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. 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If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. 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The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications. deals and contracts. Requirements J.D. from accredited law school and current license to practice. Minimum 5 years of experience with a law firm or in-house legal department. Experience negotiating project finance (including tax equity) and M&A transactions in the renewable energy industry. Experience negotiating construction agreements, procurement agreements and power purchase agreements in the renewables energy industry is a plus. Experience in the renewables industry or eagerness to learn about the renewables industry to the extent necessary to counsel the business. Exceptional problem-solving skills and business-oriented approach to resolving legal issues. Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines. Ability to analyze complex issues and advise internal business partners appropriately. Locations:
The preferred location for this role is one of our offices. We have offices in Asheville, NC; Durham, NC; Washington, DC; and NYC;. Additionally, we are on a hybrid schedule 3/week. Compensation:
The salary range for the position is $200,000 - $240,000 plus bonus and benefits. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. 15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 11 observed holidays. 401(k) Match Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leave Tuition Reimbursement Fully expensed company travel, mileage reimbursement Company Swag A note to Recruiting Agencies Cypress Creek Renewables Human Resources team does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. The Human Resources team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters unless authorized by the Human Resources team and if a signed agreement is in place. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of CCR and we are not responsible for any related fees. All communication related to recruiting partnerships should ONLY be directed to the Human Resources team. Cypress Creek Renewables is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and values diversity, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Please be aware of recruiting scams—official communications will only come from @ccrenew.com, we will never request personal or financial information, and any suspicious activity should be reported toHR@ccrenew.com . Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Cypress Creek Renewables? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Apply for this job * indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone * Location (City) * Resume/CV * Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Education School Select... Degree Select... Select... Select... Start date year End date month Select... End date year LinkedIn Profile Website How did you hear about this job? Are you legally eligible to work in the U.S.? * Select... Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at Cypress Creek Renewables? * Select... Do you have any close relatives who work at Cypress Creek Renewables? For this purpose, close relatives include spouse, domestic partner, parent, child, or sibling, and each of their respective spouses or domestic partners. * Select... Please enter the Name and Department of any of your close relatives who work at Cypress Creek Renewables? For this purpose, close relatives include spouse, domestic partner, parent, child, or sibling, and each of their respective spouses or domestic partners * Describe your experience supporting renewable energy or infrastructure projects. * What experience do you have with power purchase agreements (PPAs), interconnection agreements, or EPC contracts? * Please confirm your current location, office preference and confirmation of hybrid 3/week office schedule. * Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file. As set forth in Cypress Creek Renewables’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Select... Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 04/30/2026 Voluntary Self-Identification of DisabilityForm CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 04/30/2026 Why are you being asked to complete this form? We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years. Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp . How do you know if you have a disability?
A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability.
Disabilities include, but are not limited to: Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally) Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS Blind or low vision Cancer (past or present) Cardiovascular or heart disease Celiac disease Cerebral palsy Deaf or serious difficulty hearing Diabetes Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders Epilepsy or other seizure disorder Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome Intellectual or developmental disability Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD Missing limbs or partially missing limbs Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS) Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities Partial or complete paralysis (any cause) Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema Short stature (dwarfism) Traumatic brain injury Disability Status Select... PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.
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