Associate Counsel

The role

The Associate Counsel will draft, negotiate, and manage project and commercial agreements for geothermal, energy efficiency, and solar verticals. This role supports the legal team through contract lifecycle management, tax credit documentation, and regulatory compliance.

What you will do

• Review, draft, negotiate and manage construction, project development, and other commercial agreements
• Manage the contract lifecycle from negotiation through execution and compliance
• Support tax credit and incentive programs by working with finance and outside advisors
• Build collaborative partnerships with internal teams to mitigate legal risks
• Stay abreast of regulatory developments in the renewable energy sector
• Contribute to financing, M&A, corporate governance, insurance, real estate, intellectual property, employment, dispute resolution and litigation
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned

Required qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited US law school
• Active and good-standing license to practice law in New York State or ability to waive in
• Minimum of 4 years of post-law school transactional experience
• Strong track record of drafting, negotiating and reviewing a variety of commercial contracts
• Exceptional communication, organization, prioritization and collaboration skills
• Courteous, responsible, self-driven and flexible team player
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Nice to have

• Construction and/or energy experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• 401k Plan with potential 4% annual match
• PTO
• Financial Wellness Benefits
• Benefit Concierge Program through Health Advocate
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability, Life, & AD&D Benefits
• Access to Marketplace for Discounted Goods & Services

Before you apply

• Pre-employment background check including prior employment verifications and criminal history check
• Pre-employment drug screen

About the company

Brightcore Energy provides end-to-end energy efficiency and clean energy measures to commercial, industrial, and institutional clients. They develop, implement, fund, operate, and maintain clean energy solutions ranging from lighting to solar and battery storage.