Role: Counsel
Level: Entry Level
Salary: $105,000 to $130,000
Reports to: General Counsel
Company Overview
Dimension Energy is a leading community solar developer, owner, and operator in the United States. Since its founding in 2018, Dimension has developed more than 1 gigawatt (GW) of community solar projects , serving tens of thousands of customers nationwide. The company currently has approximately 3.5 GW under development across 14 markets , positioning Dimension as one of the largest and fastest‑growing community solar platforms in the country.
Dimension expects to have over 550 MW of operating community solar assets by the end of 2026 , representing approximately $1.1 billion in invested capital , and plans to invest $3 billion over the next five years to continue scaling its national portfolio.
Backed by leading infrastructure and financial partners, Dimension builds, owns, and operates community solar projects that deliver clean energy, local jobs, tax revenue, and guaranteed utility bill savings. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with employees across multiple U.S. offices, and is driven by a mission to make clean energy work for everyone.
Position Summary
The Counsel is an entry level role that will be a full-time employee and report to the General Counsel. This counsel will support the various legal needs of the organization. They will collaborate with and have exposure to all elements of a rapidly growing, dynamic corporate environment in the renewable energy industry. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing company in a rapidly developing industry, with strong career development potential.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Review, draft, and negotiate contracts and other documentation to support the business, including the development, construction, and financing of community solar projects.
- Support compliance efforts, including compliance with contractual covenants and other legal requirements.
- Maintain direct communication with clients and manage day-to-day transactional work.
- Conduct legal due diligence and research and provide guidance on risk mitigation.
Though the position largely is focused on performing hands-on legal services for transactional matters, there may be some management of disputes and/or litigation with the support of external counsel.
Qualifications
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who wants to be a part of a fast-paced and fluid company poised for growth in one of the country’s most rapidly changing industries. This is a unique opportunity to learn, grow, and develop solar industry expertise within a small legal department and to be exposed to multiple areas within the company. This role requires attention to detail, flexibility, comfort with complexity and uncertainty, and a desire to learn new things. We have a high performance and strong customer service culture and are looking for someone with sound business judgment and an aptitude for problem-solving. The successful candidate must be collaborative and able to manage multiple and competing priorities and be open to learning.
At a minimum, the Project Finance Counsel must have all the following requirements:
- JD degree, admission to and in good standing with a state bar (or state bar admission pending);
- Zero to three (0-3) years minimum legal experience performing transactional legal work;
- Experience or demonstrated interest in energy, environmental, or finance matters is preferred;
- Excellent communication skills in both oral and written English, including strong contract-drafting skills; and
- Proficiency in Word, Adobe, and PowerPoint.
Location
Atlanta, GA.
Our team works in the Atlanta office on Mondays-Thursdays and remotely on Fridays. This is not a remote-only position. Occasional travel may be required.
Compensation
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including participation in a 401(k) plan with company match, participation in an employer-sponsored health plan, and unlimited PTO.
Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Dimension Energy is proud to develop Community Solar projects to expand the accessibility of solar benefits to historically underserved and underrepresented communities in the clean energy transition. Our projects provide access to those who cannot host solar themselves due to geographic, economic, socioeconomic or other limiting factors.
We believe that echoing the values of Community Solar will help us build a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture within our company. We challenge ourselves to adopt and encourage more inclusive practices and understand that in diversity lies strength.
Dimension is an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates diversity and believes every employee deserves to feel happy, valued, and included at work. We recognize that our employees are the core of our business, and we are dedicated to a continuous effort to enhance diversity within our company.
Dimension does not tolerate discrimination against employees or applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Dimension is committed to living these values every day, and we are dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment. Dimension is committed to working with partners who hold these same standards.