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Corporate Counsel, Renewable Energy – EPC & Operations (Los Angeles, CA - Rockville, MD - Remote) 

About the Organization Standard Solar, Inc. is a national leader in the full-service development, construction, integration, financing and installation of solar electric systems. Dedicated to making Distributed Generation ('DG') solar solutions more accessible, the company is leading the way to energy independence. We are committed to offering responsible and energy cost-saving solar solutions that conform to the highest standards.

Since 2004, Standard Solar has been developing solar projects to creatively solve the energy needs of commercial, industrial, educational, government, utility and other clients. From challenging rooftop configurations to utility-scale solar fields, Standard Solar has executed hundreds of groundbreaking and unique solar projects. With a deep understanding of regulatory environments and the energy landscape, Standard Solar designs systems that maximize each customer's investment.

Named one of the Fastest Growing Private Companies in America for four consecutive years by Inc. Magazine, Standard Solar operates nationally and is headquartered in Rockville, MD. For more information, please visit www.standardsolar.com.  
Description

Standard Solar, a Brookfield Renewable Company, is a leading independent power producer focused on developing, acquiring, funding and operating DG-scale solar energy and storage projects throughout the US. We are looking to expand our in-house legal department with an attorney who has direct experience with preparing and negotiating agreements for EPC, equipment procurement, O&M, asset management and various agreements and matter relating to the construction and operation of solar and storage projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Lead transactional counsel for solar engineering, procurement, construction, and operations
  • Manage and lead activities by working with internal teams in areas including, but not limited to acquisition, development, construction, major equipment procurement, operations and maintenance, asset management and project finance (tax equity and debt).
  • Review, draft and negotiate relevant agreements including EPC agreements, master service agreements, procurement contracts, O&M agreements, asset management agreement, construction contract, and other relevant transaction agreements
  • Provide general legal support to the construction, asset management, engineering, and development teams
  • Play an integral role in the broader in-house legal team
  • Interface directly with counterparties (major equipment suppliers, contractors, EPC providers and subcontractors)
  • Engage and manage outside counsel
  • Reports directly to the General Counsel and Chief Development Officer

 

Minimum Education, Skills and Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor (or LLB) from accredited law school
  • At least 2-3 years exposure of EPC, procurement or asset management matters for solar energy projects; exposure to storage project a plus
  • In-house or law firm experience
  • Strong working understanding of EPC and procurement contracting
  • Ability to work closely with cross-functional internal teams
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and legal leadership skills
  • Embrace and by the mission and values of Standard Solar – working together to promoting clean energy!

 

About our Locations

  • This position can either be based in Standard Solar’s home office in Rockville, MD, its Los Angeles, CA office located in the Playa District Business Campus, https://www.playadistrictla.com/, or remotely.

 

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus
  • SSI’s comprehensive benefits package includes dental, vision, health, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting; continuing education and professional development assistance

 

Salary Range - $185,000 - $195,000 with bonus potential

 
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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