Sr. Commercial Counsel

SolAmerica Energy•Chicago, IL

2h•Remote

About The Position

SolAmerica Energy is a private equity-backed firm that develops, builds, owns, and operates distributed generation (DG) solar projects and energy storage solutions. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, SolAmerica has successfully developed and built solar power projects throughout the eastern half of the United States and has a growing pipeline of project opportunities in more than 20 states. SolAmerica is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion and believes in attracting, retaining, and advancing employees who will best serve and represent its customers, partners, and communities. The company promotes fostering a work culture of mutual respect and teamwork, ensuring that everyone can grow and contribute at their greatest potential. This role involves preparing and negotiating various agreements, assisting with due diligence, supporting compliance, managing financing documents, aiding in contract enforcement, resolving disputes, overseeing legal aspects of development permitting, and contributing to corporate governance.

Requirements

Detail oriented and organized.
Self-motivated and Self-directed
Ability to manage multiple projects under various deadlines.
High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent proofreading skills.
High level of organizational skills and time management skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills required to communicate effectively with direct team members, across multiple departments, and with external counterparties.
Strong analytical skills with ability to read, comprehend, and summarize legal documents and contracts.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with team members at all levels of the company in a congenial, collaborative manner.
A resourceful problem solver with the ability to operate autonomously and efficiently, as well as the ability to figure out solutions proactively and independently.
Ability to pivot between responsibilities to meet tight deadlines and shifting demands and priorities.
An entrepreneurial attitude and work ethic with a willingness to “roll up your sleeves” and get the job done in a fast-paced environment/rapidly growing business.
Willingness to be flexible regarding the work schedule to support closings and to meet deadlines.
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, showcasing a foundation in legal principles and critical thinking.
7 to 10 years of relevant legal experience, with expertise in laws and regulations to navigate complex issues.

Responsibilities

Prepare and negotiate final agreements, including: Letters of intent and term sheets; Power purchase agreements; Purchase and sale agreements, encompassing both membership interest and asset purchase agreements; Community solar aggregator agreements; Community solar subscription agreements; REC sale and trade agreements; Interconnection agreements; Service agreements that support project development; Other various development and/or revenue agreements
Assist with due diligence activities related to project acquisitions, dispositions, and financings.
Provide support for federal and state programmatic compliance—under the guidance of regulatory outside counsel as applicable—that affects company assets and project companies, collaborating closely with asset management, commercial, policy, and business development teams.
Support the Financing Team by managing consents, estoppels, notices, and other project-related documents required for closing and administering financings.
Assist business teams with contract enforcement and administration, including drafting amendments and critical notices, and reviewing contracts to interpret rights, obligations, and necessary actions to safeguard contractual interests.
Support business teams in managing and resolving disputes by organizing and analyzing facts, developing arguments, proposing compromises to senior management, and coordinating with outside counsel as needed.
Oversee legal aspects of development permitting and site-specific issues as they arise, involving outside counsel when necessary.
Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the Company Authority Matrix and Underwriting Standards related to Project Development, Execution, and Operations.
Assist with corporate governance matters, including drafting consents and resolutions.
Contribute to other legal tasks as required by circumstances.