Deputy General Counsel – General Corporate, Finance

Solar Landscape

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

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $170,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal support for project financing and renewable energy certificates (RECs) transactions.
Handle entity formation and registration, and ensure compliance with various state and federal filings, including FERC.
Manage subscriber acquisition and related legal documentation.
Draft, review, and negotiate NDAs.
Conduct due diligence on real estate matters to facilitate successful solar project development.
Identify and resolve title and survey issues impacting solar project sites.
Collaborate with non-legal business teams during a solar project’s life cycle, from development through construction, finance, and energization.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to real estate and renewable energy development.
Stay informed of evolving legal trends and regulatory changes impacting solar projects.
Assist in researching and advising on novel issues in new markets, including policy and business development considerations.
Partner with the Business Development team to structure and close deals efficiently.
Act as a trusted legal advisor to leadership, offering strategic insights on corporate governance, project-specific considerations, and risk mitigation strategies.
Provide expert legal analysis and solutions to support company-wide operations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
4+ years of relevant legal experience in corporate law, including project finance and/or M&A, (experience within the renewable energy sector is ideal, but not required).
Strong experience in contract negotiation and corporate regulatory compliance.
Ability to balance business expectations with legal and regulatory compliance objectives efficiently.
Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
This position is fully remote but offers the option to work from the headquarters in Asbury Park, NJ.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal supportproject financingrenewable energy certificatesentity formationcompliancecontract negotiationdue diligencecorporate governancerisk mitigationlegal analysis

Soft Skills

analytical skillscommunication skillspresentation skillsproblem-solving skillsorganizational skillsability to work independentlycollaborative skillsdetail-orientedability to manage multiple tasksability to balance business expectations

Certifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.)active bar membership