Corporate Counsel, Governance

Clēnera is seeking a Corporate Counsel, Governance in Idaho City, ID, to assist the General Counsel with Board-related matters, corporate governance, and compliance. Responsibilities include preparing Board meeting materials, maintaining governance records, ensuring compliance with financing arrangements, and facilitating communication between the Board and internal stakeholders. The role emphasizes collaboration, discretion, and adherence to Clēnera's core values while managing sensitive information.
Clēnera is a tier-one developer and independent power producer located in Boise, Idaho, and a subsidiary of Enlight Renewable Energy (Nasdaq: ENLT). We develop, finance, construct, own, and operate utility-scale solar and energy storage facilities throughout the United States. Clēnera has over 1.5GW of solar and 3.2GWh of storage in operations or construction, and a development pipeline totaling 13.3GW of solar and 32.8GWh of storage across 23 states. Our company culture is at the core of everything we do, so you’ll regularly find Caring, Committed, and Courageous individuals who value respectful, cross-functional collaboration with partners internally and externally. Are you ready to change the world with us?

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Corporate Counsel – Governance assists Clēnera’s General Counsel on Board-related matters including preparation of Board resolutions and minutes, corporate governance and compliance, subsidiary governance, and related items. You will also assist in establishing and maintaining compliance programs in connection with Clēnera’s construction and tax equity financing arrangements.

You will be crucial in facilitating collaboration between the organization’s Board and the departments across the organization by ensuring the Board’s decisions, guidance, and initiatives are conveyed to relevant internal stakeholders while also facilitating corporate and board governance.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
• Responsible for corporate governance responsibilities assisting the General Counsel/Corporate Secretary in governance requirements. Support and guide governance actions in alignment with the organization’s LLCA with its parent company.
• Facilitate preparation for Board meetings, including working with stakeholders to map and maintain forecast of future Board agenda items and necessary approvals aligned with business needs and timelines. Collaborate proactively with relevant parties to ensure all necessary information is prepared and available for Board discussions in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate records of Board meetings, decisions, and actions by preparing meeting minutes, resolutions, and other relevant documentation as needed.
• Facilitate strong corporate governance and compliance procedures. This includes the opportunity to interact with our Board of Managers regarding key company initiatives.
• Facilitate and maintain governance and corporate records around entity management for complex entity structure within the organization.
• Coordinate with all company departments to help ensure compliance with covenants contained within the company’s multiple construction financing and tax equity financing arrangements.
• Communicate key updates, strategic initiatives, financial information, and decisions made by the Board to appropriate departments, teams, and stakeholders within the organization.
• Build and nurture positive relationships with executives and other stakeholders.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism, adhering to ethical and legal standards.
• Collaborate with individual department, as well as cross-functionally with other departments within the organization.
• Maintain organizational excellence in terms of project timelines and deliverables.
• Demonstrates the Clēnera Core Values of Caring, Committed, and Courageous.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience at a corporate law firm or in-house, to include corporate governance or business transaction responsibilities.
• Technology: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and an ability to learn company-specific software programs, tools, processes, and machines.
• Skills/Attributes:
• Self-motivated to work through complex problems and competing priorities, including a high level of detail and organization.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including experience taking executive-level meeting minutes and preparing presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with executive leaders, preferably internationally.
• High degree of integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive discussions and confidential information.

BENEFITS
• Clēnera pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums for a suite of medical, dental, and vision coverages.
• Hybrid Work Environment
• HSA and FSA Plans Available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, and AD&D
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Public Holidays)
• Incentive Pay and RSU Plans
• Recruiting agencies, we are not currently accepting unsolicited referrals for this or any open role. We will not pay any fee associated with unsolicited referrals.

At Clēnera, LLC, we’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by state or federal law.