ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL - FINANCE

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Role Summary Industry:

Utility-Scale Renewable Energy

Location:

U.S.

Job Type:

Remote l Full-Time | Permanent

Role Reports To:

General Counsel

Position Snapshot

The Assistant General Counsel - Finance will be the lead lawyer on Zelestra’s project and tax monetization finance transactions. This is a key role in a project finance in the energy industry with strong experience in debt work in a fast-paced environment, which will require sophisticated finance expertise supporting Zelestra’s ambitious pipeline and business plan. provides strategic legal support to the organization across a broad range of matters, including regulatory compliance, project development, commercial transactions, environmental considerations, and corporate governance. In addition to the focus on finance transactions, the Assistant General Counsel – Finance will, as time allows, support the project development and M&A transactions. This role partners closely with senior leadership, operations, engineering, procurement, and external stakeholders to advance the company’s mission of delivering reliable, sustainable, and clean energy solutions.

Position Qualifications & Experience

- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active bar membership in at least one U.S. state. - 8–10+ years of legal experience, ideally with a mix of law firm and in‑house roles.

- Deep experience with project finance and tax monetization structures

- Expertise in energy finance, utilities, power marketing, and renewable energy development

- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.

Position Responsibilities

Finance Transactions:

- Primary internal legal advisor on all of Zelestra’s back-leverage, construction/term/tax equity bridge/tax credit transfer bridge transactions.

- Provide advice regarding transaction structuring and execution

- Advice regarding equipment and invoice finance transactions.

- Coordinate borrower diligence responses

- Coordinate satisfaction of closing conditions (real estate, permitting, etc.)

- Oversight of External Counsel

Commercial/Development Transactions & Contracting:

- Draft, negotiate, and review a broad range of commercial agreements.

- Advise on site control, interconnection, permitting, and environmental matters

- Support corporate governance, board matters, and internal policies.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated starting salary for this position is based on experience, qualifications, and education in a remote-working environment: $239,000 - $280,000 base salary.

Zelestra offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holiday pay, paid time off, and a competitive bonus program.

Zelestra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

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