Associate General Counsel - Corporate

SunStrong Management, LLC • Houston, TX

1d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a remote Associate General Counsel to join a fast-growing solar asset management company. This role will represent the company in negotiating and drafting complex transactions, including asset management agreements, commercial contracts, and M&A transactions, while also building the corporate legal infrastructure to support a scaling business. This role will report to the General Counsel and work closely with senior leadership. The ideal candidate combines renewable energy transactional experience with a demonstrated ability to design and operationalize a commercial legal function from the ground up, including the development of scalable frameworks that support efficient execution and business growth. The candidate should also be comfortable leveraging emerging technologies, including AI, to improve processes, and drive efficiency to support a high-performing legal function.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from accredited law school
• Active bar membership
• 7–12+ years of experience (law firm + in-house strongly preferred)
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to integrate legal advice and practical business requirements
• Project Management / Programmatic Building

Nice To Haves

• Significant exposure to renewable energy/solar project finance, asset management, or infrastructure deals
• U.S. Federal and State Regulatory Compliance (FERC and NERC regulatory experience is helpful)

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation of commercial agreements, including Master Services Agreements, O&M Agreements, and other project related documentation, Non-Disclosure Agreements, SAAS contracts, licensing agreements, SREC Purchase and Sale Agreements, and vendor contracts.
• Build and standardize templates (AMA, MSAs, NDAs, etc.)
• Create fallback positions and playbooks
• Implement approval workflows
• Define how deals move internally through terms sheet to close
• Build internal checklists (diligence, approvals, risk flags)
• Reduce outside counsel dependency over time
• Embed with business operational + finance teams
• Translate legal into operational processes
• Advise the General Counsel, the executive team, and the Board on corporate governance matters and fiduciary duties.
• Support the Company and its Affiliates in connection with internal corporate matters, including preparing resolutions and Board presentations and maintaining corporate records.
• Manage entity and subsidiary governance.
• Support M&A, joint ventures, and investments including due diligence and integration.
• Advise on deal structuring and risk allocation

Benefits

• HDHP and PPO Medical Plans
• buy-up plans for both Dental and Vision
• ancillaries such as Accident, Critical illness, Hospital indemnity, Short term and Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Life, and legal services along with multiple add-ons.
• 401(k) Package includes an Employer Match of 100% up to the first 4% and 50% on the next 2% with immediate vesting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree