Associate General Counsel – General Corporate, Finance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey.

📋 Description

• Provide legal assistance for project financing and renewable energy certificates (RECs) transactions.

• Manage entity formation and registration, ensuring compliance with various state and federal filings, including FERC.

• Oversee subscriber acquisition and associated legal documentation.

• Draft, review, and negotiate non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).

• Perform due diligence on real estate matters to support successful solar project development.

• Identify and address title and survey issues affecting solar project sites.

• Collaborate with non-legal business teams throughout a solar project’s life cycle, from development to construction, finance, and energization.

• Ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations related to real estate and renewable energy development.

• Remain updated on changing legal trends and regulatory developments affecting solar projects.

• Assist in researching and providing advice on novel issues in emerging markets, including policy and business development factors.

• Work with the Business Development team to structure and finalize deals efficiently.

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to leadership, delivering strategic insights on corporate governance, project-specific issues, and risk management strategies.

• Offer expert legal analysis and solutions to support operations across the company.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.

• 1+ years of relevant legal experience in corporate law, including project finance and/or mergers & acquisitions; experience in the renewable energy sector is preferred but not mandatory.

• Strong background in contract negotiation and corporate regulatory compliance.

• Ability to effectively balance business expectations with legal and regulatory compliance goals.

• Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, and problem-solving abilities.

• Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Detail-oriented with robust organizational skills and the capability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• This position is fully remote but allows for the option to work from the headquarters in Asbury Park, NJ.

🏝️ Benefits

• Training and professional development opportunities

• 401(k) plan with a 4% company match

• Summer Fridays

• Flexible remote/hybrid work arrangements

• Paid parental leave

• Team lunches, events, and stocked kitchens

• Modern, collaborative office spaces in Asbury Park, New York City, Boston, Chicago, and Baltimore

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance