General Counsel

Blue Sky Utility - Powered by Nofar Energy

. Lead the in-house legal function and serve as the company's senior legal authority .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeFort Lauderdale • Florida • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in renewable energy law, including M&A, project finance, and regulatory compliance, while effectively leading legal teams and managing complex transactions. Proven ability to draft and negotiate high-value contracts and advise cross-functional teams on legal strategies.

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J.D. From An Accredited Law SchoolActive Florida Bar License10+ Years Of Experience In Renewable Energy LawComplex M&A And Project Financing ExpertiseDeep Command Of State-Level Utility Regulatory Frameworks

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Hard Skills

M&A TransactionsProject FinancingContract DraftingNegotiationRegulatory ComplianceTax EquityStructured FinancingCapital Markets TransactionsProject DevelopmentJoint Ventures

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCollaborationAdvisory SkillsCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Bar Admission

Industry Keywords

Renewable Energy LawIndependent Power ProducerUtilityOfftake AgreementsEPCsInterconnection AgreementsSecurities Law ComplianceRegulatory StrategyLegal ProcessesOutside Counsel Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the in-house legal function and serve as the company's senior legal authority
Oversee and mentor the Senior Counsel
Collaborate with outside counsel as needed
Independently manage high-complexity M&A transactions, project and corporate financing transactions, PPAs, offtake agreements, and related regulatory matters
Draft, negotiate, and advise on high-value contracts and transactions, including PPAs, EPCs, interconnection agreements, project financings, M&A, and joint ventures
Serve as a senior escalation point for legal questions from the legal team
Absorb a significant portion of the Senior Counsel's current workload
Build and own legal processes, templates, and playbooks
Manage outside counsel relationships and budgets for specialized and high-stakes matters
Advise cross-functional and executive teams on regulatory strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an accredited law school
Active Florida Bar license or active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction with the ability to become licensed as authorized house counsel in Florida
10+ years of experience in renewable energy law
Prior in-house experience at an Independent Power Producer (IPP), developer, or utility
Law firm-only backgrounds will not meet the bar
Track record of leading and owning complex M&A, project development, project finance, corporate finance, and offtake transactions from term sheet through closing
Substantial experience with project finance, tax equity, and/or M&A in the renewables space
Deep command of state-level utility regulatory frameworks
Experience drafting, negotiating, and advising on complex transaction and project agreements
Experience leading project financing, tax equity, secured financing, and other structured financing matters
Experience with capital markets transactions and ongoing securities law compliance and reporting obligations is preferred but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Life insurance
401(k) with a generous 6% company match
Hybrid work model with flexibility outside the office
Direct access to decision-makers and meaningful ownership
Exposure, responsibility, and influence
Lean, highly capable team environment
Professional growth through challenging work, initiative, and increased responsibility