Job Details

SolAmerica Energy is a private equity‑backed firm that develops, builds, owns, and operates distributed generation (DG) solar projects and energy storage solutions. The company is based in Atlanta, Georgia, and has a growing pipeline of project opportunities in more than 20 states across the eastern United States.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and negotiate final agreements, including:
  • Letters of intent and term sheets
  • Power purchase agreements
  • Purchase and sale agreements, encompassing both membership interest and asset purchase agreements
  • Community solar aggregator agreements
  • Community solar subscription agreements
  • REC sale and trade agreements
  • Interconnection agreements
  • Service agreements that support project development
  • Other various development and/or revenue agreements
• Assist with due diligence activities related to project acquisitions, dispositions, and financings.
• Provide support for federal and state programmatic compliance—under the guidance of regulatory outside counsel as applicable—that affects company assets and project companies, collaborating closely with asset management, commercial, policy, and business development teams.
• Support the Financing Team by managing consents, estoppels, notices, and other project‑related documents required for closing and administering financings.
• Assist business teams with contract enforcement and administration, including drafting amendments and critical notices, and reviewing contracts to interpret rights, obligations, and necessary actions to safeguard contractual interests.
• Support business teams in managing and resolving disputes by organizing and analyzing facts, developing arguments, proposing compromises to senior management, and coordinating with outside counsel as needed.
• Oversee legal aspects of development permitting and site‑specific issues as they arise, involving outside counsel when necessary.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the Company Authority Matrix and Underwriting Standards related to Project Development, Execution, and Operations.
• Assist with corporate governance matters, including drafting consents and resolutions.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• 7 to 10 years of relevant legal experience, with expertise in laws and regulations to navigate complex issues.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Self‑motivated and self‑directed.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under various deadlines.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent proofreading skills.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, effective with team members, multiple departments, and external counterparties.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to read, comprehend, and summarize legal documents and contracts.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with team members at all levels in a congenial, collaborative manner.
• Resourceful problem solver who operates autonomously and efficiently, proactively finding solutions.
• Ability to pivot between responsibilities to meet tight deadlines and shifting demands and priorities.
• An entrepreneurial attitude and work ethic with a willingness to “roll up your sleeves” and get the job done in a fast‑paced environment or rapidly growing business.
• Willingness to be flexible regarding the work schedule to support closings and meet deadlines.

Location

We're considering candidates in Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Houston, TX; Charlotte, NC; Washington, DC; and Boston, MA. This role would be primarily remote with some occasional travel to Atlanta.

Benefits

At SolAmerica Energy, we provide a compelling salary along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes equity‑based compensation and opportunities for performance bonuses. The total rewards philosophy is structured to empower employees to excel professionally and personally, fostering a culture that values work/life balance while striving toward shared business objectives. Additionally, we offer a monthly stipend for communication expenses and all health insurance benefits activate on Day 1.