ABOUT THE ROLE

The Contracts Administrator is responsible for completing all phases of contracts administration, including contract terms and conditions, contract administration, and customer contact activities in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and company specifications.

This role is not an attorney-level position.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Support the attorney team and senior Company management in ensuring Company board materials are prepared and provided to board members in a timely manner and track presentation topics for upcoming board meetings.
• Communicate outcome of company board decisions to relevant stakeholders and maintain corporate record book of official board meeting minutes and actions by written consent.
• Assist attorney team is drafting and distribution of Company board minutes and actions by written consent.
• Manage the review and execution of a large volume of complex documentation in support of business transactions, such as “know your customer” documentation related to financing transactions and non-disclosure agreements, to ensure documents meet Company requirements and are reviewed and retained pursuant to established Company policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with attorneys, agency representatives, consultants, and vendors to negotiate, develop, and finalize contracts and agreements.
• Coordinate transaction closing and post-closing tasks and track progress. Draft and revise transaction closing documents and coordinate execution and delivery of same.
• Coordinate, develop, and produce contract documentation, such as contracts, agreements, modification task/delivery orders, solicitations, special contract provisions, certifications, and correspondence. Monitor and track deliverables.
• Collaborate with colleagues, outside parties, and federal agencies to obtain project documentation and/or coordinate issue resolution.
• Collaborate with individual department, as well as cross-functionally with other departments within the organization.
• Maintain organizational excellence in terms of Company board materials.
• Demonstrates the Clēnera Core Values of Caring, Committed, and Courageous.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Associate’s degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent years of experience.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in corporate transactions or related field, to include working with legal contracts.
  • Licensure/Certification: Paralegal certificate preferred.
• Technology: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and an ability to learn company-specific software programs, tools, processes, and machines. Familiarity with Docusign or similar electronic signature software a plus.
• Skills/Attributes:
  • Strong interpersonal skills that foster effective collaboration with senior stakeholders.
  • High level of organizational ability.
  • Familiarity with transactional legal documents in their domain, with the ability to effectively analyze them.
  • Effectively supports internal and external teams through legal and commercial matters by timely completing assigned tasks.
  • Ability to analyze complex legal documents involving multiple internal and external parties.
  • Ability to partner with attorneys on judgements within their scope of work.
  • Collaborates with attorneys and/or other Contracts Administrators to collectively solve complex legal problems.
  • Effectively deliver legal documents requested by internal and external counsel or parties.

BENEFITS

• Clēnera pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums for a suite of medical, dental, and vision coverages.
• Hybrid Work Environment
• HSA and FSA Plans Available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, and AD&D
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Public Holidays)
• Incentive Pay and RSU Plans

*Recruiting agencies, we are not currently accepting unsolicited referrals for this or any open role. We will not pay any fee associated with unsolicited referrals. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Director of Project Finance leads the structuring, negotiation, and execution of debt and tax equity financing of solar and storage projects within the Clēnera portfolio. This role executes the strategy related to effective capital deployment, sourcing and evaluating financing structures inclusive of debt, tax equity and alternatives. This role is pivotal in securing capital to support project development, construction, and operations. May also source potential acquisition targets as well as strategic sell downs of projects within the Clēnera portfolio. We are currently considering applicants in the Boise or New York areas or individuals open to relocating to one of those areas.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead all aspects of simultaneous highly-complex, structured financing for utility-scale solar and/or storage asset transactions, including debt, tax equity, and sponsor equity and under various deal structures.
• Develop pro formas for utility-scale solar and storage projects with accompanying assumption support and document review.
• Review financial models to analyze project assumptions, feasibility and profitability, including go/no-go recommendations for projects with supporting analysis.
• Lead internal financing processes and collaborate extensively with legal, finance, and other departments regarding oversight and preparation of due diligence materials, providing materials for debt and equity transactions, and documentation of structured or project finance transactions.
• Represent Clēnera in interactions with lenders, investors, and legal counsel to include financing terms and documentation.
• Conduct analysis of financing alternatives and solutions for optimization and negotiate financing agreements and deal structures to optimize financial outcomes.
• Support long-term strategic planning, including annual strategic recommendation to the executive team, for sourcing capital across various sources to meet the needs of the Clēnera platform.
• Prepare analyses and recommendations for, and participate in, monthly and quarterly investment reviews.
• Prepare analysis and resulting reports to support business operations. Lead/oversee analytical expertise on a wide variety of business initiatives. 
• Monitor market trends and maintain individual relationships with financial institutions and capital providers.
• Support M&A activities and strategic financial planning for the IPP portfolio.
• Collaborate with individual department as well as cross-functionally with other departments within the organization.
• Lead and mentor team members and take accountability for training associates.
• Maintain organizational excellence in terms of project timelines and deliverables.
• Demonstrates the Clēnera Core Values of Caring, Committed, and Courageous.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, energy/environmental, or related field. MBA or other advanced degree or equivalent preferred.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in Capital Markets, Project Finance, and/or tax equity structures, or investment banking.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in Project Finance or M&A in the US renewable energy industry.
• Technology: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and an ability to learn company-specific software programs, tools, processes, and machines.
• Skills/Attributes:
  • Deep understanding of tax equity structures, debt financing, and energy market dynamics.
  • Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
  • Proven track record of closing complex transactions.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership abilities.
  • Accountability and independence in setting goals and timelines, proactively completing tasks, and setting clear expectations for yourself.
  • Ability to analyze complex data and situations to make decisions.
  • Independently driven with ability to progress and close transactions with limited oversight
  • Exceptional organizational skills.
  • High-degree of self-motivation with the ability to effectively solve problems with little direction.

BENEFITS

• Clēnera pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums for a suite of medical, dental, and vision coverages.
• Hybrid Work Environment
• HSA and FSA Plans Available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, and AD&D
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Public Holidays)
• Incentive Pay and RSU Plans

*Recruiting agencies, we are not currently accepting unsolicited referrals for this or any open role. We will not pay any fee associated with unsolicited referrals.