Associate General Counsel, Corporate

Overview

An independent asset management and servicing platform specializing in residential and commercial solar energy portfolios is seeking an Associate General Counsel. The organization provides end-to-end services including operations and maintenance, customer billing and support, asset performance management, and investor reporting. This role supports the growth of distributed renewable energy by optimizing clean energy assets at scale.

Responsibilities

Asset Management & Commercial Contracts

• Lead negotiation and drafting of commercial agreements such as Master Services Agreements, Operations & Maintenance Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, SaaS contracts, licensing agreements, SREC Purchase and Sale Agreements, and vendor contracts.

Contracting Infrastructure

• Build and standardize contract templates (AMA, MSAs, NDAs, etc.)
• Develop fallback positions and playbooks
• Implement approval workflows

Deal Process Design

• Define internal deal processes from term sheet to close
• Create internal checklists for diligence, approvals, and risk flags
• Reduce dependency on outside counsel over time

Cross-Functional Integration

• Collaborate with business operations and finance teams
• Translate legal requirements into operational processes

Corporate Governance & Strategy

• Advise General Counsel, executive team, and Board on corporate governance and fiduciary duties
• Support internal corporate matters including preparing resolutions, Board presentations, and maintaining corporate records
• Manage entity and subsidiary governance

Mergers, Acquisitions & Strategic Transactions

• Support M&A, joint ventures, and investments including due diligence and integration
• Advise on deal structuring and risk allocation

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Active bar membership
• 7–12+ years of combined law firm and in-house legal experience preferred
• Significant exposure to renewable energy/solar project finance, asset management, or infrastructure deals
• Experience with U.S. Federal and State Regulatory Compliance; FERC and NERC regulatory experience is helpful
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to integrate legal advice with practical business needs
• Project management and programmatic building experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical plans including HDHP and PPO, with buy-up options for dental and vision
• Ancillary benefits such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, short-term and long-term disability, voluntary life insurance, and legal services
• 401(k) plan with employer match: 100% match up to the first 4% and 50% on the next 2%, with immediate vesting

Location

• Benefits offered within the US intercontinental states

Additional Information

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer/pre-placement drug test and medical examination if required, as well as verification of qualifications provided during the selection process.

The employer is an equal opportunity organization and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.