Energy Legal Counsel

hace 4 semanas

Ciudad de México, Ciudad de México Bright Inc A tiempo completo

About Bright:

Hey there We're Bright, a fintech solar energy startup on a mission to reverse climate change—starting in Mexico. As Mexico's leading rooftop solar platform, we simplify the process of solar adoption through automation, overseeing everything from financial solutions to installation. Backed by top investors like First Round Capital, Y Combinator, and Leonardo DiCaprio, we're scaling rapidly while keeping a fun, rewarding, and purpose-driven work environment. At Bright, our values shape everything we do—check them out here and join us in making a real impact

About the Position:

Join us as an Energy Legal Counsel and play a key role in expanding solar energy in Mexico. You will provide legal guidance on compliance, contracts, project finance, and energy transactions, ensuring Bright's solar projects align with Mexico's energy laws and financial structures. You will work closely with executive leadership, project developers, financiers, and government agencies, advising on permitting, regulatory filings, public-private partnerships, and strategic transactions. You will also engage with policymakers and advocacy groups to shape Mexico's renewable energy market. Success in this role requires a detail-oriented legal expert with proven experience in renewable energy law, infrastructure projects, government procurement, and M&A transactions. You must be skilled at mitigating risks, structuring deals, and aligning legal frameworks with business growth.

Tasks

Your Responsibilities:

As an Energy Legal Counsel, you will provide strategic legal guidance on regulatory compliance, contract negotiations, and financial structuring to support renewable energy projects. This role demands a detail-oriented legal expert with deep knowledge of energy laws, financing mechanisms, and stakeholder negotiations, as well as proven experience in managing complex renewable energy transactions and mitigating legal risks. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Ensuring Regulatory Compliance: Securing permits, managing filings, and navigating Mexico's energy framework (SENER, CNH, CENACE, CFE) to maintain compliance and mitigate risks.
  • Drafting and Negotiating Contracts: Structuring and finalizing PPAs, EPC agreements, joint ventures, and reserve-based loans, ensuring enforceability and optimal risk allocation.
  • Advising on Renewable Energy Financing: Structuring tax equity investments, debt financing, acquisitions, and cross-border transactions, aligning legal and financial strategies for business growth.
  • Monitoring Legislative Changes and Advocacy: Engaging with regulators, policymakers, and industry groups to shape Mexico's renewable energy policies and ensure business alignment.
  • Managing Disputes and Litigation: Implementing risk mitigation strategies, defending against sanctions, and overseeing arbitration and administrative litigation for energy projects.
  • Leading Public Procurement and Bidding Strategies: Handling tenders, public-private contracts, and government negotiations to secure new energy projects and strategic partnerships.
  • Advising Cross-Functional Teams: Aligning legal frameworks with business strategy, optimizing contracts, and ensuring compliance across project development, finance, and operations.
Requirements

Who You Are

  • A Passionate "Builder": You are committed to creating impactful solutions that align with our mission to bring clean solar energy to Mexico. Your problem-solving mindset drives you to actively engage in building scalable solutions from the ground up.
  • A Solution-Oriented and Value-Driven Leader: You bring energy and determination to every challenge, focusing on delivering solutions and creating value that drives meaningful change and long-term success.
  • A Passionate Legal Innovator: Committed to driving clean energy adoption, using energy law and finance expertise to build impactful solutions.
  • A Sharp Legal Strategist: Bringing 5+ years of legal experience in energy, infrastructure, and project finance, with deep expertise in contract law and investment strategies.
  • An Expert in Mexico's Energy Law: Experienced in SENER, CNH, CFE, and CENACE regulations, securing public-private partnerships and government permits.
  • A Solution-Oriented Negotiator: Skilled in structuring and negotiating PPAs, EPC agreements, joint ventures, and reserve-based loans, balancing risk and opportunity.
  • A Cross-Border & Public Procurement Expert: Experienced in international bids, M&A transactions, and large-scale infrastructure deals, ensuring compliance with local and global regulations.
  • A Risk Management Champion: Proactively identifying and mitigating legal risks in project development, energy finance, and compliance, protecting business growth.
  • A Policy & Advocacy Leader: Engaging with regulators and industry groups to influence policies that support renewable energy expansion in Mexico.
Benefits

Benefits

  • The opportunity to learn firsthand about the distributed generation regulatory scheme in México while being a part of the fastest-growing startup in the country.
  • A fun, high-caliber team that trusts you and gives you the freedom to be brilliant.
  • Possibility to earn equity at Bright.
  • Private health insurance.
  • Access to cost-free mental health care.
  • Parental leave.
  • Access to top-tier mentorship programs.
  • Remote work (48 hrs per week)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Bright is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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