Commercial Counsel

Job Title: Commercial Counsel
Location: El Segundo, CA or Remote (USA)
Start Date: Immediate

ABOUT COAST

Coast (“Coast” or the “Company”) is a rapidly growing commercial and industrial (“C&I”) solar energy firm. By offering innovative systems which provide dependable solar energy to commercial businesses, Coast is disrupting the way commercial building owners purchase electricity.

Through the backing of its financial sponsor, Crosstimbers Capital Group, Coast expects to finance, develop, own, and operate $400+ million of commercial solar projects across the United States over the next several years. Coast owns the solar systems and sells solar electricity to building owners/offtakers at a rate typically less than their current electricity provider. We are looking for talented, results-oriented, self-starters who will consistently deliver exceptional results to our customers and investors in pursuit of becoming the leading C&I solar provider in the United States.  

COAST’S BELIEFS ABOUT PEOPLE

We believe people should feel appreciated and part of a broader—mission-based organization—where their experience and talents are nurtured, and their full potential is realized. 

Coast seeks to cultivate a culture that enables talented individuals to thrive by autonomously utilizing their unique abilities and extraordinary work ethic within a highly collaborative environment that fosters innovation, creativity, and teamwork. We view it as one of our greatest responsibilities to enable, lead, and help individuals grow into their best versions. Our team shares a common vision of becoming the best version of ourselves and building the best company we can create while transitioning our country to clean, renewable energy.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES AND REQUIREMENTS

Coast has identified the need for a Commercial Counsel to negotiate and manage legal agreements that support the company’s solar and storage project acquisitions and financing activities. This individual will work closely with origination, finance, and external counsel to lead transactions from term sheet to closing. They will also play a key role in developing best practices, standardizing agreements, and improving Coast’s transaction processes. Responsibilities include:

Transaction Leadership & Negotiation:

• Lead the negotiation and execution of MIPA, Site Lease, and PPA agreements with support from outside counsel.
• Manage the legal, financial, and due diligence workstreams for each transaction.
• Ensure all legal agreements accurately reflect the risk and economics of each deal.
• Collaborate with origination, finance, and development teams to align legal structures with business objectives.

Legal Process & Outside Counsel Management:

• Oversee and coordinate with outside counsel on transaction-related workstreams.
• Implement best practices and standardize legal agreements to improve efficiency.
• Develop internal processes for due diligence and contract negotiation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with Coast’s project finance team to gather and structure data for negotiations.
• Provide legal insight during investment committee meetings and investor discussions.
• Support the development of additional legal and financing agreements as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of legal experience in the solar industry (preferably commercial and industrial solar)
• Law degree (JD) required; experience in Big Law (1-3 years) is a plus
• Direct experience negotiating MIPA, Site Lease, and PPA agreements
• Strong understanding of solar project acquisitions, financing structures, and due diligence
• Experience working with outside counsel and cross-functional deal teams
• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Highly detail-oriented and organized individual
• Innovative and organized self-starter with the ability to work autonomously
• Energetic and driven personality who thrives in a high-paced, dynamic, small-company environment

WHY JOIN COAST?

• Be the first in-house legal hire with the opportunity to build and grow the legal function
• High-impact role leading legal negotiations and transaction execution
• Direct exposure to C-level executives and investment committees
• Join a fast-growing company at the forefront of commercial solar transactions
• Collaborative, deal-driven culture with opportunities for long-term growth

OUR BENEFITS

• Competitive salary + annual performance bonus
• 401(k) with a 4% company match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• Up to 14 weeks fully paid Parental Leave
• Flexible remote work options
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• The opportunity to make a real impact in the fast-growing renewable energy sector