About DESRI
DESRI (formerly D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments) is a market-leading owner and operator of renewable energy projects throughout the United States. We have acquired or developed approximately 11.9 gigawatts of contracted capacity across a portfolio of over 80 renewable energy projects in 24 states. DESRI is run by a dynamic team with offices located at New York, Denver, and Hyderabad (India).
About the role
We are looking for a talented candidate to join the India office of DESRI, i.e., DESRI India Private Limited, based in Hyderabad, India. The candidate will be a part of Legal & Compliance team and will regularly interact with the U.S. and Hyderabad-based teams, as well as external parties. The candidate will be a part of a small, inclusive, highly skilled team responsible for supporting DESRI's portfolio of wind, solar, and storage projects within a dynamic environment that values collaboration, thoughtful problem solving, and attention to detail.
What you'll do
You will be responsible for advising DESRI on legal matters and supporting a dynamic commercial team. In doing so, you will work with deal teams, asset managers, and attorneys in other offices of DESRI to respond to ongoing matters related to the portfolio, including reviewing, drafting, and negotiating wide range of project contracts such as financing agreements, amendments to and consents under financing arrangements (including with debt, tax equity, and/or equity investors), consultant agreements, services agreements, and other types of agreements to support various phases (including development, financing, construction, and operational) of our solar, wind, and storage projects.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate should hold –
- A Bachelor's Degree in law with a proven record of academic achievement and 2-3 years of experience, including managing deals, drafting, reviewing high value commercial agreements, and advising clients and financing parties directly.
- Experience in law firms/mix of law firm and in-house is preferred.
- Well-developed analytical abilities, communication and organizational skills, and attention to detail, as well as a deep interest in exploring and learning new areas of the law.
- A keen sense of judgement and demonstrated ability to take initiative and collaborate with colleagues in support of highly complex transactions.
- Experience in the renewable industry is preferred, not mandatory.
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