Assistant General Counsel

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. We are a trusted, full-service partner to public sector and government entities, K-12 schools, higher education, utilities, and healthcare customers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe.

About the role

We currently have an opportunity for an Assistant General Counsel based at our headquarters in Framingham, Massachusetts to join our Corporate Legal team. The person in this role will provide legal counsel to our energy services and renewable energy business units throughout North America.

Responsibilities

• Advise business units in the development, construction, and operation of energy services and renewable energy projects, including management of projects under construction or in operation.
• Evaluation, structuring, drafting, and negotiation of related arrangements, including:
  • Energy services, energy sale, energy storage, and construction contracts (supply of equipment and services);
  • Financing arrangements, including on a non- or limited-recourse basis; and
  • Professional services and implementation services contracts.
• Review and analysis of requests for proposals.
• Guidance on the legal and financial structure of proposals and offers.
• Understanding, translating, and advising on the regulatory environment, including aspects related to:
  • Renewable energy credits and tax benefits;
  • Economic regulation of energy production, movement, and sale;
  • Importation of goods and services;
  • The environment; and
  • Construction activities.
• Assist in understanding and resolving customer and contractor issues, including support of dispute resolution.
• Development and implementation of risk management strategies, including transaction structure, insurance coverage, and internal project management policies and procedures.
• Support for corporate and subsidiary organization, governance, and maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• J.D. or other advanced legal degree.
• Minimum of ten years of experience; major firm and in-house preferred.
• Admitted to practice in Massachusetts.
• Travel may be required from time to time.

Qualifications

• Expertise in energy services and/or renewable energy project development preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently manage multiple priorities.
• Strong business acumen, curiosity, and collegial approach.

Pay

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $212,000 - $306,500. Actual pay will depend on factors such as internal equity, skills, experience, education, certifications, and location. Compensation may vary by work location, including remote arrangements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Eligibility for performance incentives, bonuses, commissions, or equity, depending on the role.