Aypa Power - Austin, TX
posted 2 days ago
About the position
Aypa Power, a Blackstone portfolio company, is a leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable projects that power our communities and cities. Our mission is to responsibly decarbonize the grid and make North American energy markets more affordable, sustainable, and efficient. Aypa is well-capitalized and uniquely positioned to lean forward on projects with well-suited deal structures to meet our customers' needs. We have been at the forefront of energy storage development since our first energy storage project came online in 2018. As a leader in our industry, we now have over 22 GW of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable energy projects in development and 33 projects in operation or construction across North America. Our Structured Finance team oversees over $2 billion of existing financings, which volume is growing $1-2 billion per annum. We are seeking a highly skilled senior paralegal who has extensive experience in project finance with a particular emphasis on debt and tax equity financing in the renewable energy industry. The Senior Paralegal will play a crucial role in supporting a variety of utility-scale energy storage and solar-plus-storage project financings, as well as providing support for corporate financings during a period of rapid company growth. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in supporting debt and tax equity financing of renewable and/or energy storage projects.
Responsibilities
- Legal and administrative support for debt and tax equity financings of utility-scale energy storage and solar projects
- Assist internal finance counsel and commercial finance team with preparing and closing project and corporate financings; including data room management, drafting and reviewing ancillary documents, disclosure schedules and closing deliverables, updating closing checklists, soliciting feedback from internal subject matter experts, and assisting with compliance with corporate policies and precedent standards
- Enhance internal transaction processes and ancillary document templates for efficiency and compliance
- Support compliance with financing post-closing obligations and the tracking of corporate guarantees and representation and warranty confirmations across the organization
- Prepare initial drafts, review and update various transactional and corporate governance documents (resolutions, certificates, articles of formation, operating agreements, etc.) with attorney supervision
- Assist with documentation and filings related to external counsel engagement, invoice approval, billing and vendor onboarding process
- Assist in providing general transactional, administrative and organizational support as needed
Requirements
- A minimum of 5 years of experience working in paralegal, law clerk or contract management capacity supporting renewable energy project financings
- Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate or other certification applicable to the role
- Ability to interact with people at all levels of the corporate structure, prioritize and handle numerous competing demands in a high-volume, fast-paced working environment
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Word, Excel and Power Point
- Excellent organizational and planning skills with meticulous attention to detail and high quality of work product
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills
- Highest standards of ethics and integrity
- Must have the ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, including a demonstrated proactive work ethic, the ability to plan, oversee, and personally execute numerous projects simultaneously, work well under pressure, and adjust to changing priorities
Benefits
- Excellent health care / dental / vision
- 401k matching
- Unlimited vacation
- Paid parental leave
- Other health/wellness benefits
