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About the Job
Job Description
A leading independent power producer specializing in distributed generation (DG) solar energy and storage projects is seeking an experienced Transactional Attorney to support its in-house legal team. This role will focus on preparing and negotiating agreements related to the acquisition and development of DG-scale solar projects across the U.S.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide legal support for distributed solar acquisition and development transactions, including community solar, C&I/behind-the-meter, virtual net-metered, and AC/DC-coupled storage.
- Review, draft, and negotiate key agreements such as MIPA/APAs, PPAs & VPPAs, term sheets, letters of intent, and other contracts essential to project transactions.
- Serve as lead attorney for acquisition and development transactions.
- Prepare and negotiate term sheets and LOIs for asset acquisitions.
- Offer practical legal guidance on commercial and legal matters related to solar energy project acquisitions and development.
- Provide legal support to transaction, business development, and deal origination teams.
- Advise senior leadership on risk management and contractual obligations.
- Manage relationships with external transactional counsel.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistency and clarity in acquisition transactions.
- Engage directly with developers, sellers, and offtake counterparties.
- Report directly to the General Counsel and Chief Development Officer.
Minimum Education, Skills, and Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- At least 5 years of experience in a law firm or in-house role focusing on renewable energy transactions, preferably in solar.
- Strong working experience with MIPA/APAs required; PPA experience is a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously and work closely with cross-functional internal teams.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and legal leadership skills.
- Passion for clean energy and commitment to sustainability.
Location Options
This position can be based in the company’s headquarters in Maryland, its Los Angeles, CA office, or its New York City office.
