Deputy General Counsel- General Corporate/Finance

Solar Landscape • Asbury Park, NJ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Solar Landscape is seeking a highly skilled and agile Deputy General Counsel – General Corporate/Finance attorney to join their legal team. This role is ideal for a proactive legal professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys working across multiple facets of corporate law, project finance, and project development. The Deputy General Counsel – General Corporate attorney will play a key role in handling general corporate legal matters, including entity formation and ongoing corporate compliance, project financing, and subscriber acquisition and management. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in corporate law, specifically within the renewable energy sector, and will be responsible for drafting and negotiating key agreements and filings necessary for Solar Landscape’s business operations.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
• 4+ 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within the renewable energy sector is ideal, but not required.

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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees