Description:

The Director, Legal and Regulatory Affairs will report directly to the NY Green Bank's Managing Director, Head of Legal and Regulatory Affairs and be charged with anticipating issues, evaluating risks and solving complex problems in ways that advance the NY Green Bank's mission. Specifically, the Director is responsible for reviewing, researching and providing legal advice on operational (internal law), regulatory (external law), and transactional matters.

Primary Responsibilities:
The Director, LRA is a dynamic attorney with knowledge and experience regarding financing renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and related legal issues, the capabilities to both advise NYGB transaction and credit risk teams on such matters and to propose and execute upon creative financing strategies in line with the policy goals of NYGB, A Government Entity and the State of New York, and the passion to work in a fast-paced environment on the cutting edge of energy policy. The Director, LRA is charged with anticipating issues, evaluating risks and solving complex problems in ways that advance NYGB's mission. Specifically, the Director, LRA is responsible for reviewing, researching and providing legal advice on operational (internal law), regulatory (external law) and transactional matters.

Essential Functions and Duties include but are not limited to:

Providing NYGB with effective legal advice regarding business and strategic issues
Ensuring that the NYGB complies with applicable laws and regulations including researching and analyzing same
Working with outside counsel
Participating in discussions, analysis, document review, management, and execution of active transactions including reviewing due diligence and documentation during entire lifetime of a transaction
Reviewing and analyzing ongoing portfolio management issues and documents including waivers, amendments, and potential impairment issues
Assist with development and execution of procurement solicitations and contracts
Consulting and collaborating with Group Head and Managing Director, LRA and other LRA attorneys on material issues
Performing other responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Required: Doctor of Jurisprudence from an accredited college or university and admitted to practice law in a US jurisdiction for at least eight years. If bar admission is not in New York State, then an ability and willingness to make an application for such license, which will be required as part of the position.

8+ years relevant experience in the following subject areas:
Complex State and federal regulatory and compliance matters
Business organizations and corporate law, preferably with significant experience negotiating renewable energy financing transactions
Management and documentation of complex business transactions

Additional Qualifications:

Adaptable, self-starter capable of working under limited supervision as well as taking on new and unfamiliar tasks as needed while working effectively in a dynamic, fluid and fast-paced organization
Strong analytical, negotiation and interpersonal skills; unparalleled work ethic with the ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines with a willingness to commit substantial time and energy to the success of NYGB
Articulate and persuasive communicator in both verbal and written form who expresses ideas effectively and fluently and recognizes the importance of listening
Resourceful problem-solver focused on pragmatic and effective solutions to complex issues, maintaining focus on the big picture while paying attention to detail
Possession of a deep appreciation for the inter-relationship of the needs and perspectives of internal and external stakeholders in supporting the mission of NYGB
Ability to balance legal and regulatory issues with the business and strategic needs of NYGB; combining legal experience with strong business acumen
Ability to handle highly sensitive matters with integrity and discretion

Travel Requirements:

Some travel (including to A Government Entity's Albany office) is required. Less than 25% of working hours.