Associate General Counsel

A premier renewable energy company is seeking a high caliber Associate General Counsel to execute legal strategy across solar energy project transactions and development. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you will serve as a key legal and commercial advisor to cross functional deal teams across all project lifecycle stages.

Why This Is the Right Next Move for You

• Drive Clean Energy
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  Play a central legal role in high impact solar and energy storage deals from inception to closing.
• High-Level Visibility
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  Advise deal teams, investment committees, and executive leadership directly.
• Commercial & Legal Integration
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  Serve as a strategic business partner across 3-5 active deal teams covering project development, acquisitions, and M&A.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute Transactions
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  Negotiate, document, and close portfolio acquisitions, sales, and complex solar project deals.
• Development & Site Control
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  Draft and negotiate land purchase agreements, leases, easements, and offtake contracts; oversee title and survey reviews.
• EPC & Operational Advisory
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  Lead negotiations for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contracts and advise on land use, environmental regulations, and regulatory compliance.
• Governance & Operations
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  Manage project subsidiary structures with paralegal support, assist with Board reporting, and refine standard legal templates.
• Experience
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  Minimum 4 years of relevant legal experience, with strong preference for solar and renewable energy transactions (law firm or in-house).
• Key Traits
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  Exceptional commercial judgment, strong communication, meticulous attention to detail, and multi project deal management.
• Location & Availability
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  Hybrid | 2 days in the DC/Baltimore area office and 3 days WFH per week.