General Counsel

About the CompanySyncarpha Capital is a premier distributed generation solar and storage platform that develops, finances, owns, and operates projects across the U.S. Founded in 2009, the Company combines strong leadership and market expertise with vertically integrated capabilities to manage every stage of the project lifecycle. Strategically focused on states with strong or emerging community solar programs, Syncarpha is positioned to break down barriers to deliver a sustainable, clean energy future for the communities it serves. By joining Syncarpha, you would not only be working with a group of positively driven Senior Management who are highly tenured, but you would also have the opportunity to be mentored by some of the most experienced people in the business. The team also consists of vibrant thinkers, who create an alive social environment - where people really enjoy coming to work.About the RoleThe General Counsel is the head of Syncarpha Capital’s legal department and is responsible for all legal affairs of the company, including, but not limited to, transactional, governance, and compliance matters. This role involves providing legal counsel to all departments within the organization. In managing the legal department, the General Counsel will have direct reports and will report to the CEO.Responsibilities:Manage Syncarpha’s legal risk and cost across all aspects of our business - development, construction and permanent financing, tax equity investment/sale of Investment Tax Credits, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), asset management, human resources, and compliance - while executing our business strategy.Develop, implement, and manage Syncarpha’s compliance program.Draft, review, negotiate, and close contracts, including: Real estate: lease and purchase options and closings, title insurance policies, etc.Project finance documentationEntity formation and tax equity investmentEPC: turnkey EPC, equipment procurement, engineering services, etc.Wide array of supporting services agreements to our business: engineering, general consulting, framework agreements, etc.Provide strategic insight and guidance to Senior Management team.Grow and manage Syncarpha’s legal department.Implement and manage Syncarpha’s standard contract language into our contracts in high-risk areas of: human rights, business integrity, etc.Engage and manage outside counsel for additional legal support with a cost effective and risk mitigated approach (e.g., M&A, real estate, permitting). Qualifications:J.D. from an American Bar Association accredited law schoolMinimum of ten (10) years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified above.Member of the New York State Bar, or member in good standing of the State Bar of another state.Strong track record of managing attorneys and legal staff.Prior General Counsel in-house role experience preferred.Proven experience in (i) construction law and project finance, preferable in each instance in the solar energy sector.Strong knowledge of power generation, land permitting, power purchase agreements, letters of intent, requests for proposals, and liability issues in an electrical construction environment.Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.Proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, Smartsheet and PowerPoint.Ability to communicate across a broad spectrum of technical understanding - written, verbal and non-verbal.