Application Guide
How to Apply for Sr. Counsel, Transactions
at Avantus
🏢 About Avantus
Avantus is a leader in delivering affordable, zero-emission energy through innovative solar power and integrated storage solutions, focusing on large-scale projects that transform the renewable energy landscape. What makes Avantus unique is their integrated approach combining solar with storage solutions and their involvement in complex project finance and development structures within competitive markets like CAISO. Someone might want to work there to be at the forefront of renewable energy transaction law, dealing with cutting-edge projects that have significant environmental and economic impact.
About This Role
As Sr. Counsel, Transactions at Avantus, you'll provide legal support for solar and storage development projects, managing everything from EPC agreements and PPAs to complex project finance and M&A transactions involving tax equity structures and joint ventures. This role is impactful because you'll be structuring deals that enable large-scale renewable energy deployment, directly contributing to Avantus's mission of delivering affordable zero-emission energy while navigating regulatory frameworks like FERC and CAISO.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve reviewing and negotiating an EPC agreement for a new solar+storage project, coordinating with outside counsel on CAISO interconnection matters, and advising the development team on regulatory compliance issues. You could spend the afternoon structuring terms for a tax equity investment in a project portfolio and preparing for negotiations on a PPA with a major off-taker, all while managing multiple development projects at different stages.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Avantus Is Looking For
- Has 8+ years of specific experience with commercial transactions, construction, and financing in solar, storage, or wind energy (not just general corporate law)
- Possesses deep expertise in negotiating solar/storage project documents including PPAs, interconnection agreements (LGIAs), EPC contracts, and project finance documents
- Has hands-on experience with renewable energy tax equity structures, joint ventures, and M&A transactions in the energy sector
- Demonstrates practical knowledge of FERC regulations and CAISO market operations as they relate to renewable energy projects
📝 Tips for Applying to Avantus
Quantify your experience with specific numbers: 'Negotiated 15+ PPAs for solar projects totaling 500MW' or 'Managed $200M in project finance transactions' rather than just listing responsibilities
Highlight specific CAISO and FERC experience in your resume, as these are explicitly mentioned in the job description and are critical for this role
Tailor your application to show understanding of Avantus's integrated solar+storage approach by mentioning relevant experience with storage agreements or hybrid projects
Include examples of supervising outside counsel on renewable energy transactions, as this is specifically mentioned in the job duties
Demonstrate knowledge of California's renewable energy market and regulatory environment since the role is based in San Diego
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Your specific experience with solar/storage project transactions (PPAs, EPC agreements, interconnection documents) and how it aligns with Avantus's projects", 'Examples of successfully navigating FERC regulations and CAISO requirements in previous renewable energy transactions', 'Experience with the unique aspects of renewable energy project finance, particularly tax equity structures and joint ventures', 'How your background enables you to manage complex development projects while supervising outside counsel effectively']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Avantus's current project portfolio and development pipeline, particularly their solar+storage projects in California and other markets
- → Recent FERC rulings and CAISO market changes affecting renewable energy project development and interconnection
- → Avantus's financing partners and recent project finance deals to understand their transaction structures
- → California's renewable energy policies and storage mandates that impact Avantus's business model
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Presenting general corporate transaction experience without specifically highlighting renewable energy/solar/storage project experience
- Failing to demonstrate knowledge of CAISO and FERC requirements, which are explicitly mentioned in the job description
- Not showing understanding of the integrated solar+storage approach that distinguishes Avantus from pure solar developers
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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