Overview
Policy Writer Jobs in Fort Meade, MD at Celestar Corporation
About Lydian Energy
Lydian is a newly established renewable energy development company specializing in the development and construction of utility-scale solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in North America. Lydian owns 9 development assets, consisting of both solar and storage, with two projects under construction and several more anticipated to commence construction in 2025. Lydian also has a significant existing pipeline of additional projects.
Lydian is backed by Excelsior Energy Capital (“EEC”), a leading private equity fund manager with more than $1.0 billion in assets under management, that is exclusively focused on north American middle market renewables investing. Through its relationship with EEC, Lydian has access to (i) a specialized team of value-add investor-operators with decades of renewables development, construction, and transaction experience, (ii) committed discretionary equity capital, strong relationships with debt and tax equity investors, and deep experience structuring tax equity and project financings, and (iii) a mature and proprietary financing and procurement strategy that significantly enhances expected project returns.
Lydian is building a team of seasoned renewable energy and energy infrastructure professionals with deep expertise in project development, construction, financing, and M&A. This is an opportunity to get in on the ground floor at a fully capitalized development platform, build a tier-one renewables business with exceptional partners, and make meaningful contributions to the energy transition.
Job Scope
As the Legal Operations Manager, you will join a strong legal department that supports all aspects of Lydian’s business. You will be responsible for designing, implementing and managing the processes and function of the legal team, and its methods of interacting with its clients inside the business as well as with counterparties. You will use your talents for organization and communication to ensure the legal team appropriately addresses the company’s needs. You will own discrete workstreams that enable the company to perform the critical task of developing, financing and building major renewable energy and energy storage assets.
Essential Functions
Assist in development and implementation of legal team processes (this is a new company and new team; you will have significant license to influence team operations from an early stage).
Coordinate with other departments to track, manage, and organize contracts from proposal stage through execution, including management and administration of a contract review request system.
Manage and maintain suite of company form contracts.
Own the formation, management and registration of all company legal entities, including operating agreements, resolutions and corporate certificates, and compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act.
Assist with formatting, redlining, compiling, and managing complex contract documents and other deliverables for internal and external use.
Monitor the performance of external legal vendors and manage relationships to ensure cost-efficiency and high service quality.
Act as primary reviewer of non-disclosure agreements and other form agreements, subject to receipt of appropriate training.
Act as primary legal team interface with other departments in structuring cross-departmental functions, including establishing and enhancing company-wide IT systems.
Own “know your creditor” processes and responses, including coordination with EEC.
Coordinate signatures, notarizations and other miscellaneous matters inherent to the function of a legal team.
Qualifications
Minimum 1-2 years of professional experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, or other legal operations setting.
Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree or certificate program in paralegal studies are a plus.
Enthusiasm to join and help build a strong legal team.
Demonstrated interest in legal operations management.
Demonstrated interest in renewable energy and/or transactional work (relevant professional experience is a plus).
Knowledge and experience in selecting, implementing and managing document management systems and other legal software.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, while ensuring deadlines are met.
Ability to build strong working relationships with internal departments and external vendors.
Basic understanding of legal terminology and contract law.
High level of accuracy and thoughtfulness in all tasks.
Comfort with ambiguity and ability to work creatively with the team to develop a path forward in new or uncertain situations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S.
Ability to travel for work as required, especially if remote
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are committed to equal-employment principles and are dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity or expression, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, marital status, veteran status, military status, sexual orientation or any other protected category or class that may be applicable.
Title: Policy Writer
Company: Celestar Corporation
Location: Fort Meade, MD
