Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory Affairs

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