Bloom Energy is seeking to add an enthusiastic, mission-driven transactional attorney to fill the role of Senior Director, Legal Commercial Development and Project Finance. This individual will be engaged on a variety of finance, commercial, project development, and asset management issues in Bloom Energy’s rapidly growing operations worldwide. This position will report to the VP, Legal Commercial Development and Project Finance. Bloom Energy is an entrepreneurial venture, and the person must have the ability to act independently, operate proactively and have a passion and appreciation for the vision and mission of the Company.
• Structure, draft and negotiate energy project financing transactions including portfolio financings, other debt and tax equity transactions, and a variety of related secured and unsecured transactions.
• Manage, negotiate and execute a range of agreements relating to the company’s commercial and project development pipeline including power purchase agreements, operations and maintenance agreements, procurement & construction contracts, joint venture agreements and sale-leaseback arrangements.
• Provide concise and thoughtful legal advice on commercial and project development issues and issues relating to the broader corporate landscape.
• Provide counsel to the Company’s project finance and project development teams.
• Interface with cross-functional stakeholders to optimize contractual outcomes with technical and operational considerations.
• Provide training on substantive legal issues, including emerging areas of risk.
• Research and provide guidance on regulations, policies, and proposed legislation affecting business priorities.
• Provide thought leadership to project finance and project development stakeholders both within and outside the Company.
• The Ideal candidate will have experience working internationally.
Education and Experience:
• J.D. from a top law school, and good standing with at least one U.S. State Bar.
• 15+ years’ transactional experience with top law-firm or 8+ transactional experience with top law firm together with 4+ years in-house transactional experience.
• Project Financing, commercial contracting and project development experience with a background in the clean-tech and renewable energy industry.
• Experience developing and structuring bespoke arrangements. Experience representing developers and generators, including utility and/or C&I markets.
• Outstanding business acumen, decisive critical thinking skills and subtle professional confidence.
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects with shifting priorities, work independently and operate in a fast-paced, dynamic and matrixed environment.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
About Bloom Energy
Bloom Energy is the leading force in transforming the way energy is generated and delivered. We are driving toward the parallel goals of growing a dynamic and forward-thinking company while creating a positive impact on our environment. Our mission is to make clean, reliable energy affordable globally. Our company is filled with smart and innovative thinkers and doers, and we never stop striving to improve our technology, to expand and improve our company performance, and to develop and support the many talented employees that serve our mission!