Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Solar Landscape is the leading commercial rooftop solar developer in the U.S. They are seeking a highly skilled Associate General Counsel – General Corporate/Finance attorney to join their legal team, responsible for handling general corporate legal matters, project financing, and subscriber acquisition and management.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal support for project financing and renewable energy certificates (RECs) transactions
- Handle entity formation and registration, and ensure compliance with various state and federal filings, including FERC
- Manage subscriber acquisition and related legal documentation
- Draft, review, and negotiate NDAs
- Conduct due diligence on real estate matters to facilitate successful solar project development
- Identify and resolve title and survey issues impacting solar project sites
- Collaborate with non-legal business teams during a solar project’s life cycle, from development through construction, finance, and energization
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to real estate and renewable energy development
- Stay informed of evolving legal trends and regulatory changes impacting solar projects
- Assist in researching and advising on novel issues in new markets, including policy and business development considerations
- Partner with the Business Development team to structure and close deals efficiently
- Act as a trusted legal advisor to leadership, offering strategic insights on corporate governance, project-specific considerations, and risk mitigation strategies
- Provide expert legal analysis and solutions to support company-wide operations
Skills
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing
- 1+ years of relevant legal experience in corporate law, including project finance and/or M&A
- Strong experience in contract negotiation and corporate regulatory compliance
- Ability to balance business expectations with legal and regulatory compliance objectives efficiently
- Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Experience within the renewable energy sector is ideal, but not required
Benefits
- Training / Professional development opportunities
- 401(k) with 4% company match
- Summer Fridays
- Flexible remote/hybrid work options
- Paid parental leave
- Team lunches, events, and stocked kitchens
- Modern, collaborative office spaces in Asbury Park, New York City, Boston, Chicago, and Baltimore
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
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