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TELYON · 1 week ago

Legal Counsel

Old Saybrook, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Telyon is seeking an experienced Counsel with a construction or financing background to partner closely with leadership on commercial, project, and corporate legal matters. This role involves leading negotiations, advising business teams, and supporting complex project financings and renewable energy transactions as the company scales.

EnergyRenewable EnergySolar

Hiring Manager

Caitlin Van Tongeren

Responsibilities

Lead drafting and negotiation of EPC, O&M, customer, development, supply, and related agreements

Advise internal teams on structuring deals, allocating risk, and interpreting contract provisions

Oversee legal aspects of project financing transactions and diligence

Review, oversee, and advise on finance-related documents including credit agreements, security documents, guarantees, investor materials, and other transaction-level financial documentation in partnership with internal finance leadership

Develop contract templates and legal processes that support growth and consistency

Advise on regulatory considerations related to renewable energy projects

Manage outside counsel efficiently and strategically

Serve as a trusted legal partner to project management, engineering, procurement, development, and finance

Qualification

J.D.Project financingRenewable energy transactionsConstruction contractingNegotiation skillsBusiness-minded problem solvingIn-house experienceAttention to detail

Required

J.D. and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

5-6+ years of legal experience with demonstrated experience in project financing

5-6+ years of legal experience with demonstrated experience in renewable energy transactions

5-6+ years of legal experience with demonstrated experience in construction and/or complex commercial contracting

Proven ability to negotiate independently and counsel business partners

Strong judgment, attention to detail, and business-minded problem solving

Preferred

In-house or fast-paced growth-environment experience preferred

Company

TELYON

Telyon is a renewable energy development firm specializing in the commercial and industrial solar energy sector.

Founded in 2017

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

11-50 employees

https://www.telyon.com

Funding

Current Stage

Early Stage

Total Funding

unknown

Key Investors

Greenbacker Group

2023-08-22Private Equity

Leadership Team

Andrew Chester

Chief Executive Officer

Mike Daly

Co-Founder

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