Job Description:
Distributed Solar Development is seeking a highly motivated, creative, results oriented attorney to join its Company as commercial counsel. This individual will be solely dedicated to supporting and advising the business development team. This role will have a broad range of responsibilities to help support and facilitate a rapidly growing business.
Job Responsibilities:
Draft and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements (e.g. Confidentiality Agreements, Power Purchase Agreements, Leases, and Easements) and other agreements to support the development team’s activities
Identify and help resolve legal issues and areas of risk
Review title work, identify and help resolve title issues and oversee issuance of title insurance
Ensure that all agreements comply with the Company policies
Develop and maintain templates to support the development team’s activities
Support the acquisition of solar projects
Research and provide guidance on State and Federal laws and regulations that are relevant to the development teams’ activities, including all tax, energy and environmental, labor, construction and privacy laws as well as all State incentive programs
Work on special projects as assigned
Contribute positively to the Development team’s success
Education and Qualifications:
JD degree from a highly selective law school and in good standing with a U.S. State Bar
7+ years’ experience with a top law firm
Commercial contracting experience in the renewable energy field with an emphasis on the solar industry preferred
Real estate, construction and M & A experience also required; government contracting a plus
Prior experience directly representing solar developers in the C&I markets
Experience drafting a wide array of business templates
Strong business acumen and analytical skills to grasp and resolve complex legal issues
Proven track record of bringing transactions to favorable close; compliance oriented
Exceptional judgement and the proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast -paced dynamic environment
Excellent verbal and written skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, collaborative in approach
Remote location options available.
About us:
Distributed Solar Development, a GE Renewable Energy venture, is part of the evolution to cleaner, secure, more customer-focused energy. From analysis, through design and finance, to commercial operation, DSD provides customized turnkey PV energy and energy storage solutions to businesses, enterprises, institutions and municipalities throughout North America. Headquartered in Schenectady, NY with a team spanning across the United States, we leverage our unmatched market expertise to deliver exceptional customer outcomes. Distributed Solar Development is an equal opportunity employer.