Deputy General Counsel- General Corporate/Finance
Solar LandscapeAsbury Park, NJ
Full Time
Posted April 21, 2026
$170k - $220k
Solar Energy
Remote
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Job Description
Solar Landscape is the leading commercial rooftop solar developer in the U.S.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
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, (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.
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