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New Leaf Energy, Inc. · 2 hours ago

M&A Associate

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$91K/yr - $106K/yr

2+ years exp

New Leaf Energy is an experienced clean energy developer that partners with various stakeholders to accelerate the transition to renewable energy. The M&A Associate will participate in project development and financing of solar, wind, and energy storage projects, managing critical tasks and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

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Responsibilities

Manage cross-functional teams to complete critical project development tasks through an in-depth understanding of real estate, project permitting, and interconnection

Maintain checklists, critical path schedules, and other project management tools required to keep the process organized and allow transactions to close quickly

Lead the creation and organization of detailed data rooms and support all project marketing, award, and closing processes

Track inter-departmental deliverables and forecast project milestone dates

Communicate effectively and build relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients (project buyers)

Manage the progress of permitting, interconnection, and all of the associated contracts for projects

Assist in the preparation and organization of legal transaction documents including LOIs and Membership Interest Purchase Agreements (MIPAs)

Assist in the drafting and negotiation of critical project contracts, including the site lease, PPA, easements, property tax agreements, etc

Any other duties, as assigned

Qualification

Project developmentProject financingRenewable energy experienceAttention to detailProject managementCommunication skillsTeam managementNegotiation skills

Required

Minimum 2 to 4 years' experience working in the renewable energy industry with a focus on project development and financing

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Business or a related field

Strong attention to detail and project management skills required

Preferred

MBA desired

Benefits

Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision

A 401k plan with immediate vesting and a company match (100% of the first three percent of your pay; 50% for the next two percent you contribute)

An open and self-managed paid time-off policy

A hybrid work location policy that supports working from home for part of the week

A parental leave policy for both birthing and non-birthing parents, available immediately upon hire

Professional development and education assistance

Company

New Leaf Energy, Inc.

New Leaf Energy is one of the leading developers of renewable energy and energy storage projects in the United States—both distributed generation and utility scale.

Founded in 2022

Lowell, Massachusetts, USA

51-200 employees