General Counsel

Sol Source Power is seeking a highly skilled and experienced General Counsel to join our team. The General Counsel will be responsible for providing strategic legal advice and guidance to the company's executive team as well as ensuring that all legal matters and contracts are handled effectively and efficiently. This position will play a critical role in supporting the company's growth and success in the rapidly evolving solar energy industry.

Responsibilities:

Provide legal counsel and guidance to the executive team relevant to a growing solar development company on a wide range of legal issues, including but not limited to corporate governance, contracts, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, and litigation.

Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements and contracts, including membership interest purchase agreements, lease and easement agreements, power purchase agreements, construction contracts, financing agreements, and other contracts relating to the development and financing of renewab.

Collaborate with internal teams, external legal counsel, and other stakeholders to ensure that legal risks are identified and addressed in a timely manner.

Develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Handle disputes, claims, and litigation matters as needed, including managing outside counsel and representing the company in legal proceedings.

Assist with corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and financing activities, as necessary.

Manage LLC (Project Company) creation and maintenance process.

As the legal team expands, take a proactive role in hiring, training, and mentoring junior legal staff to support the company's legal needs.

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one state bar.

Minimum of 7 years of experience practicing law, with a focus on corporate and commercial transactions, preferably in the energy or renewable energy industry.

Proven track record of providing strategic legal advice and counsel to senior executives and managing complex legal matters.

Strong knowledge of corporate law, contract law, real estate law, environmental law, and other relevant areas of law.

Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely convey complex legal concepts to non-lawyers.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Strong business acumen and the ability to understand and balance legal risks with business objectives.

Experience managing outside counsel and other legal service providers.

Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage legal operations and build a legal team.

Commitment to upholding the highest ethical standards and promoting a culture of compliance and integrity within the organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with construction permanent debt, tax equity financing structures, and renewable energy incentives.

Familiarity with state and federal regulatory frameworks governing the solar energy industry.

Prior in-house legal experience at a renewable energy company or related industry.

Benefits/Compensation:

Base Salary: $200,000 after taxes take-home

Project Commissions based off project margin (1.5%)

Option for equity participation

Annual bonus up to $20,000 based on individual and team performance

Corporate Profit Sharing (based of EBITDA)

6% 401K Match (1.5% salary bonus if you hit 10% savings/max contribution for the year)

Company Funded Healthcare

Company Funded Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability

Please submit a cover letter, resume and references.