Company Statement:

Montauk Renewables, Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTK) is a fully integrated renewable energy company specializing in the management, recovery, and conversion of landfill methane into renewable electric power and renewable natural gas. Montauk, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has current methane capture operations located in California, Idaho, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Texas. As a renewable energy producer, Montauk participates in Environmental Attribute programs available under federal and state policies that incentivize renewable fuels in the transportation sector.

Summary
Legal Counsel reports to the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and assists others within the Legal Department in support of the Company’s commercial contracting, litigation, reporting and corporate governance matters, corporate financing, M&A and other strategic transactions, , and other matters as needed. The Legal Counsel will oversee the legal aspects to safeguard our reputation by guaranteeing that the company strictly follows legal guidelines and gives relevant and timely advice to management about all relevant issues.

Primary Responsibilities

• Draft and solidify agreements, contracts and other legal documents to ensure the company’s full legal rights;
• Manage any litigation claims for and against the Company;
• Provide support on corporate financing (debt and equity) and M&A activities, including due diligence and post-closing integration;
• Support corporate governance, compliance, and best practices;
• Understand the intricacies of the Company’s business model and strategic objectives and how they should be represented in strategic transactions and vendor contracts;
• Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations;
• Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues;
• Communicate and negotiate with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authority etc.), creating relations of trust;
• Deal with complex matters with multiple stakeholders and forces;
• Provide clarification on legal language or specifications to everyone in the organization;
• Other Duties as Assigned

Skills And Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Legal Counsel in a business environment
• Experience in Commercial Contracts
• Experience in construction and/or Renewables or Energy
• Litigation Experience
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures;
• Demonstrated ability to create legal defensive or proactive strategies;
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity;
• Sound judgment and ability to analyze situations and information;
• Ability to work within and leverage cross-functional teams and be persuasive up, down, and across the organization;
• Ability to work proactively, collaboratively, and persuasively with internal and external clients to solve problems while protecting company interests;
• Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and work under time pressure;
• Demonstrated ability to meet goals and objectives and manage personnel and multiple priorities
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, & Excel
• Strong verbal, written, computer communication, presentation and organization skills
• Ability to interact positively and effectively in a team environment

Basic Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate
• Member in good standing of a state bar
• Valid Drivers’ License issued by state of residence and in good standing

Physical Demands

• Office environment including sitting for prolonged periods, lifting up to 50 Lbs.
• Ability to walk over uneven terrain
• Some travel required

Benefits

• Full-Time employees are eligible for a strong benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Long term disability, and life insurance
• Retirement 401K
• Pay is commensurate with qualifications.

Montauk Renewables is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age. We are a drug free work environment based on Federal guidelines and use e-verify to confirm employment eligibility.