Associate General Counsel, Corporate

SunStrong Management

Associate General Counsel negotiating complex transactions at a fast-growing solar asset management company. Building corporate legal infrastructure to support a scaling business.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead negotiation of commercial agreements, including Master Services Agreements, O&M Agreements, and other project related documentation, Non-Disclosure Agreements, SAAS contracts, licensing agreements, SREC Purchase and Sale Agreements, and vendor contracts.
Build and standardize templates (AMA, MSAs, NDAs, etc.)
Create fallback positions and playbooks
Implement approval workflows
Define how deals move internally through terms sheet to close
Build internal checklists (diligence, approvals, risk flags)
Reduce outside counsel dependency over time
Advise the General Counsel, the executive team, and the Board on corporate governance matters and fiduciary duties.
Support the Company and its Affiliates in connection with internal corporate matters, including preparing resolutions and Board presentations and maintaining corporate records.
Manage entity and subsidiary governance.
Support M&A, joint ventures, and investments including due diligence and integration. Advise on deal structuring and risk allocation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor from accredited law school
Active bar membership
7–12+ years of experience (law firm + in-house strongly preferred)
Significant exposure to renewable energy/solar project finance, asset management, or infrastructure deals
Law Firm and In-House Legal experience
U.S. Federal and State Regulatory Compliance (FERC and NERC regulatory experience is helpful)
Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
Strong analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to integrate legal advice and practical business requirements
Project Management / Programmatic Building

Benefits

Comp & perks

HDHP and PPO Medical Plans, buy-up plans for both Dental and Vision, ancillaries such as Accident, Critical illness, Hospital indemnity, Short term and Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Life, and legal services along with multiple add-ons.
Our 401(k) Package includes an Employer Match of 100% up to the first 4% and 50% on the next 2% with immediate vesting.

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Hard Skills & Tools

negotiationdraftingcorporate governanceproject managementdue diligencerisk allocationcontract managementlegal compliancetemplate standardizationapproval workflows

Soft Skills

analytical skillsinterpersonal skillscommunication skillsadvisory skillsorganizational skills

Certifications

Juris Doctoractive bar membership