SkyVest Renewables (“SkyVest”) is a renewable power generation platform backed by ArcLight Capital Partners (“ArcLight”). Through affiliates of ArcLight, SkyVest acquires, operates and optimizes operating utility-scale wind, solar and BESS assets throughout the U.S., applying value-added strategies and best-in-class operations to maximize asset value. Since its launch in July 2024, SkyVest has emerged as a premier platform for operating renewable assets, growing its asset portfolio to 1,500 MW of wind and solar assets in PJM, ERCOT, CAISO, SPP and MISO. SkyVest is headquartered in Newtown, PA with offices in Houston, TX.
About ArcLight Capital Partners
ArcLight is a leading private equity firm focused on energy and infrastructure, founded in 2001. With deep sector expertise, ArcLight has invested in more than 65 gigawatts of power generation and over 47,000 miles of transmission and distribution infrastructure, representing approximately $80 billion in total enterprise value. The firm is known for its operationally driven investment approach and maintains a large internal team alongside a network of over 2,000 asset management professionals. ArcLight has a strong track record in renewables and energy transition assets, including solar, battery storage, hydroelectric, and natural gas infrastructure.
About This Position
Location: Houston, TX or Newtown, PA
Reports to: General Counsel
We are seeking a highly motivated Legal Counsel / Senior Counsel to support our active M&A pipeline and the diverse needs of our growing operational renewable energy portfolio. Reporting to the General Counsel, this individual will play an integral role in all aspects of the company’s business. This is a highly visible role, offering an opportunity to work on a wide range of matters: acquisitions, project repowerings, commercial contracts, and day-to-day corporate, operational and asset management activities.
Responsibilities & Duties
- M&A Transaction Execution: Manage and actively provide legal support for company acquisitions, including negotiation support, drafting (e.g., letters of intent, purchase and sale agreements, ancillary documents), managing and performing legal due diligence, supporting the procurement of representation and warranty insurance, completing and coordinating legal interim period activities (e.g., consents, approvals, notices), managing legal closing logistics, and engaging in post-closing integration activities.
- Project and Portfolio Optimization: Manage and actively provide legal support for commercial contracting, including physical and virtual power purchase and other offtake agreements (e.g., EEI, ISDA, bespoke agreements, REC purchase agreements), equipment and services agreements (for both ongoing operations and repowering), tax equity investment agreements and tax credit purchase and sale agreements (and related memoranda, opinions, and insurance), and various other corporate and project agreements.
- Operations: Manage and provide legal support for operational matters, including preparing and maintaining organizational and governance documents, performing and supporting compliance efforts (e.g., contractual, financing, legal, regulatory), issue resolution, miscellaneous contractual negotiations and amendments (e.g., non-disclosure agreements, acquisition services agreements, software licenses, etc.), and managing other corporate legal matters (e.g., development of policies and procedures), if and as applicable.
- Team Leadership: Contribute to building team processes (including incorporation of AI), playbooks, and form agreements.
Preferred Background
- JD and admission to practice and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Minimum of 3-6 years of experience for Counsel and 7+ years for Senior Counsel.
- Top law firm experience.
Qualifications And Skills
- Renewable energy experience strongly preferred; other energy and/or power industry experience will be considered.
- Significant experience in at least two of the areas detailed above: M&A Transaction Execution, Project and Portfolio Optimization, and Operations.
- Thrives in a fast-paced and evolving organization, adept at managing competing priorities and successfully and timely executing with limited guidance and oversight.
- Driven, self-starter with a passion for excellence.
- High degree of personal accountability, with a proactive approach and willingness to “roll up sleeves.”
- Strong analytical skills, problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
- Ability to deliver risk-balanced advice aligned with commercial objectives.
- Versatile, with ability to support cross-functional teams and flex across legal disciplines.
- Skilled in managing and optimizing external legal resources for efficiency and cost control.
- Team-oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to develop collaborative relationships across the organization.
- Ability to travel (limited).
- May require extended hours.
Physical And Sensory Requirements
- Mostly sedentary work; using standard office equipment including: a computer, keyboard, and telephone.
- Position is based in either Houston, TX or Newtown, PA.
- Position may require limited travel.
