Assistant General Counsel
In-House Opportunity - Assistant GC - Baltimore, MD - Hybrid
- Lead or support all legal aspects of distributed generation renewable projects, from origination through financing, construction, and operation
- Structure, draft, and negotiate complex project agreements, including: Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), site control and lease documents, Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) contracts, Operations & Maintenance (O&M) agreements, interconnection, and project acquisition documents
- Advise on and implement project finance structures, including construction debt, term debt, tax equity partnerships, and tax credit transfers, with a focus on compliance with the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), ITC/48E adders, and related Treasury guidance
- Coordinate and perform due diligence for project acquisitions, financings, and portfolio sales, including review of title, permitting, environmental, and interconnection materials
- Provide strategic legal and commercial counsel to senior management on project and corporate matters, balancing legal risk and business objectives
- Manage and triage day-to-day legal document review, including master service agreements (MSAs), vendor contracts, nondisclosure agreements, and other transactional documents; provide comments, risk assessments, and guidance to internal stakeholders
- Develop and refine company form documentation (PPAs, EPCs, NDAs, term sheets, MIPAs, etc.) and maintain internal legal knowledge systems
- Support corporate governance, compliance, and risk management initiatives, including subsidiary management and policy development
- Engage and manage outside counsel efficiently and cost-effectively
Qualifications
- Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- J.D. from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials
- 3–6 years of sophisticated transactional experience in project finance, renewable energy, or infrastructure at a reputable law firm or in-house.
- Experience in solar or distributed generation project development strongly preferred
- Real estate and corporate finance experience a plus
- Familiarity with IRA-related tax credits, safe-harbor and begun-construction concepts, and prevailing wage/apprenticeship requirements desirable
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills