Lead negotiations and drafting of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) contracts, Operations & Maintenance (O&M) agreements, procurement contracts, Renewable Energy Credit (REC) agreements, and other key project documents beyond diligence review.
Lead negotiations for tax equity facility documents, draft and lead negotiations for tax credit transfer documents, and manage project acquisitions and sales.
Work closely with business development and execution teams, overseeing multiple projects at once and ensuring alignment with legal and regulatory requirements.
Advise on FERC, state PUC regulations, interconnection agreements, and renewable energy incentives (e.g., ITC, PTC, IRA incentives, RECs and state level incentives and credits).
Provide guidance on site control, title, zoning, permitting, and land use matters related to DG solar projects.
Lead project acquisitions and sales, sponsor equity, tax equity, tax credit transfers, and other financing structures to facilitate transactions and growth.
Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks in project contracts and manage potential claims or disputes.
Advise on joint ventures, corporate structuring, governance, and commercial transactions related to DG solar.
Stay ahead of evolving retail and wholesale electricity market trends, virtual PPAs, net energy billing and community solar regulations to inform business decisions.

4-15 years of legal experience in the solar industry, with a focus on distributed generation projects.
Strong drafting and negotiation skills across PPAs, EPCs, O&M, and other key project contracts.
Highly self-directed, with the ability to proactively identify and resolve legal issues, prioritize tasks efficiently, and make informed decisions with minimal supervision.
Must be comfortable taking ownership of multiple projects, working autonomously, and driving matters to completion while collaborating as needed with key stakeholders.
General technical understanding of solar and battery/storage projects.
Experience managing cross-functional teams, including business development, finance, engineering, construction, and project execution.
Experience with sponsor equity, tax equity, and project financing.
Preferred Skills: In-house counsel experience within a solar or renewable energy company, or a financial institution involved in project financing or tax equity.
Big Law experience with a focus on energy projects and financing.
Experience in community solar, battery storage, and Virtual Power Plants (VPPs).
Strong understanding of emerging regulatory and policy developments impacting DG solar.
Experience handling dispute resolution and risk mitigation related to solar project agreements.

Associate General Counsel

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