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 on originations and acquisitions. This role will have a broad range of responsibilities to help support and facilitate a rapidly growing business.
Job Responsibilities:
Provide counsel to the business development team under the direction of both the Senior Commercial Counsel and Chief Commercial Officer
Draft and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements (e.g. Confidentiality Agreements; Power Purchase Agreements; Leases and Easements; Engineering, Procurement and Construction Agreements) and other agreements to support the development team’s activities
Advise originations team on responses to Requests for Proposals
Support the acquisitions team on M&A matters and manage post-closing transition matters
Develop and maintain templates to support the development team’s activities
Ensure that all agreements comply with the Company policies
Identify and help resolve legal issues and areas of risk
Review title work, identify and help resolve title issues
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
5-7 years’ experience with a top law firm
Commercial contracting experience in the renewable energy field required, with an emphasis on the solar industry preferred
Extensive real estate experience required; experience with PPAs and construction agreements also required
Experience with M&A transactions and solar project due diligence preferred
Prior experience directly representing solar developers in the C&I markets preferred
Strong business acumen and analytical skills to grasp and resolve complex legal issues
Proven track record of bringing transactions to favorable close; compliance oriented
Superb contract drafting skills
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 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.