• General Corporate & Transactional Legal Support:
• 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.
• Project Finance & Project Development:
• 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.
• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management:
• 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.
• Strategic Legal Advisory:
• 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.
• 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, (experience within the renewable energy sector is ideal, but not required).
• 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.
• This position is fully remote but offers the option to work from the headquarters in Asbury Park, NJ.