Real Estate Counsel

About Us

Solar Landscape is the leading commercial rooftop solar developer in the U.S. Only 4% of commercial rooftops host solar today were changing that fast. Commercial rooftop solar is the fastest smartest way to build new clean power delivering megawatts of generation in months not years and powering Americas energy and future right where its needed most. By turning rooftops into local power plants were reshaping how and how fast energy gets built in the U.S.

Recognized as the #1 Distributed Generation Developer by New Project Media the #1 National Commercial Rooftop Solar Developer by Solar Power World and winner of the U.S. Department of Energys Grand Prize for Clean Energy Solar Landscape is defining the future of energy generation in America.

Headquartered in Asbury Park New Jersey Solar Landscape has offices in Chicago Baltimore and New York City and operates in over a dozen states nationwide.

We move fast solve hard problems and take our work seriously but never ourselves. We value clear thinking accountability and execution. At the same time were collaborative by default and believe the best work happens when people enjoy working together. Our team is made up of smart grounded people who show up for each other whether thats troubleshooting a system design or catching up over lunch.

If youre looking to do meaningful work in a high-performance environment and be part of the team reshaping how energy gets built in the U.S. wed love to meet you.

About The Role

The Real Estate Counsel needs to be an agile lawyer capable of quarterbacking lease negotiations with many of the worlds largest REITs and other C&I property owners. You will focus on supporting project development in the renewable energy sector. You will play a key role in drafting and negotiating solar leases SNDAs easements and memos of lease while providing critical legal advice to the Business Development team and leadership. This role requires a proactive legal professional who will thrive in a collaborative environment with numerous Solar Landscape departments involving development construction financing operation and ownership of commercial and community solar assets. The role entails effectively balancing legal compliance risk management and Company business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Contract Drafting Review & Negotiation : Draft review and negotiate solar leases subordination and non-disturbance agreements (SNDAs) easements and memorandums of lease. Provide due diligence on real estate matters to ensure the successful development of solar projects. Identify and resolve title and survey issues impacting solar project sites. Collaborate across business units to assist during various points in a project life cycle (e.g. project financing and construction).
• Regulatory Compliance : Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to real estate and renewable energy development. Stay informed of evolving legal trends and changes impacting solar projects.
• Other : Partner with the Business Development team to structure and close deals efficiently. Act as a trusted legal advisor to leadership offering strategic insights on solar leases project-specific considerations and risk mitigation strategies. Research and report on novel issues that arise in new markets including in relation to non-legal matters (e.g. assisting the policy and business development teams).

Qualifications

$120000 - $145000 a year

Salary will vary depending on your location and job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive-based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.

Benefits and Perks

We offer competitive compensation and benefits designed to support you inside and outside of work :

Training / Professional development opportunities

401(k) with 4% company match

Summer Fridays

Flexible remote / hybrid work options

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 coverage

Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance

Key Skills

EAM,Economics,IT Business Analysis,Information Security,Android Development

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1