Serve as a trusted legal advisor to business leaders across development, operations, finance, and commercial teams
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including: Feedstock supply agreements, RNG and environmental attribute offtake agreements, EPC and construction-related agreements, Operations and maintenance agreements, NDAs, vendor agreements, consulting agreements, and other commercial contracts
Support acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic investments, and integration activities, including due diligence and transaction support
Assist with legal matters throughout the RNG project lifecycle, from development through operations
Advise on regulatory and compliance matters related to renewable energy, environmental regulations, and low-carbon fuel programs
Help manage permitting, environmental compliance, and interactions with outside regulatory counsel
Support corporate governance, entity management, and internal policy development
Assist in managing litigation, disputes, and claims with outside counsel
Partner cross-functionally to identify and mitigate legal and business risks
Help build scalable legal processes and support a culture of compliance and ethical business practices
Manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Requirements
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Approximately 7–15 years of legal experience
Combination of large law firm and in-house experience strongly preferred
Strong drafting and negotiation skills across complex commercial agreements
Experience supporting energy, infrastructure, industrial, or renewable energy businesses preferred
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Familiarity with renewable natural gas, biogas, landfill gas, or broader energy markets
Background in renewable fuel programs, environmental commodities, or carbon markets (RFS, RINs, LCFS, 45Z. etc.)
Experience supporting M&A, project development, or project finance transactions
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced growing environment where versatility and initiative are valued