Corporate Counsel, Capital Markets

Full Timejunior

1616 Camden Rd Charlotte, NC 28203Posted 16 days ago

Role Overview

Palmettocleantech is hiring a entry-level Corporate Counsel, Capital Markets. This is a full-time role in 1616 Camden Rd Charlotte, NC 28203. posted 2 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Company Description

Palmetto is a leading clean tech company on a mission to accelerate the transition to a clean energy future. With a belief that consumers can have it all, we are an uncompromising energy company that makes coming clean a no brainer. Our award-winning technology platform empowers homeowners, businesses, and entrepreneurs to adopt renewable energy through simple, scalable, and innovative solutions. Operating at the intersection of B2B and D2C, we offer software, financial products, and services that drive real environmental impact—without compromising value. We deliver end-to-end solutions for whole home electrification that put clean energy within reach for all.

Our employees are our most valuable resource. We foster a promote-from-within culture that prioritizes talent development, career growth, and purpose-driven work. Palmetto offers a comprehensive benefits package—including unlimited PTO, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid parental leave, retirement plans, and more—so you can have it all both personally and professionally. Palmetto prioritizes people, planet, and profit—backed by a culture that values collaboration, impact, and balance. Join us in building a brighter, cleaner world.

Location

This position will be based in Charlotte, NC.

Reporting

This position will report to the Assistant General Counsel, Capital Markets.

Summary of Role

Join Palmetto’s Legal & Capital Markets team and help scale a growing, data-driven energy tech company. In this role, you’ll work at the center of legal operations, capital markets, and corporate finance, partnering with internal business teams, investors, lenders, and outside counsel on high-impact transactions. You’ll have direct responsibility, close access to decision-makers, and the opportunity to build repeatable deal processes that make the legal function faster and more effective. If you are ready to move closer to the business and grow in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, we want to hear from you

Strategic & Tactical

Review transaction documents, advise on legal issues, and coordinate outside counsel in partnership with Capital Markets across multiple tiers of financing - tax equity, back leverage and other project finance transactions - with meaningful ownership from diligence through closing
Draft and maintain corporate governance documents, including Board resolutions, consents, officer certificates, and fund-level approvals
Oversee company registrations, entity maintenance, and annual reporting for Palmetto and related investment vehicles
Support investor and lender relationships, including KYC, reporting, diligence requests, and transaction deliverables
Identify and implement process improvements that reduce friction in repeat transactions and help the team scale
Build trusted relationships across Legal, Capital Markets, Finance, Accounting, Operations, and external deal teams
Exercise sound judgment in a fast-moving environment with shifting priorities, live deal timelines, and urgent business needs
Support compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines in collaboration with legal and business stakeholders
Leverage AI tools to accelerate contract review, advise the commercial team, and draft documents, freeing capacity for higher-judgment work across the transaction lifecycle

Qualifications

JD from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction, with preference for NY or NC
At least 3 years of law firm transactional experience, preferably in corporate, finance, project finance, renewable energy, or tax equity transactions
Strong drafting, communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills
High business acumen and commercial judgment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, DealVDR, Teams and Google Apps, with interest in using AI-enabled legal software and other tools to improve legal workflows

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Palmetto embraces diversity and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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Where is the Corporate Counsel, Capital Markets position at Palmettocleantech located?

This position is based in 1616 Camden Rd Charlotte, NC 28203. Palmettocleantech has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Corporate Counsel, Capital Markets at Palmettocleantech earn?

Palmettocleantech has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Corporate Counsel, Capital Markets role at Palmettocleantech posted?

This role was posted on June 23, 2026 (16 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

Is the Corporate Counsel, Capital Markets role at Palmettocleantech entry-level?

Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Palmettocleantech has listed.