Solar
Provide general legal support to the construction, asset management, engineering, and development teams
Engage and manage outside counsel
Ability to work closely with cross-functional internal teams
This position is based in Standard Solar’s home office in Rockville, MD.
Reports directly to the General Counsel and Chief Development Officer
Since 2004, Standard Solar has been developing solar projects to creatively solve the energy needs of commercial, industrial, educational, government, utility and other clients. From challenging rooftop configurations to utility-scale solar fields, Standard Solar has executed hundreds of groundbreaking and unique solar projects. With a deep understanding of regulatory environments and the energy landscape, Standard Solar designs systems that maximize each customer’s investment.
Named one of the Fastest Growing Private Companies in America for four consecutive years by Inc. Magazine, Standard Solar operates nationally and is headquartered in Rockville, MD. For more information, please visit www.standardsolar.com.
Strong working understanding of EPC and procurement contracting
At least 2-3 years exposure of EPC, procurement or asset management matters for solar energy projects; exposure to storage project a plus
In-house or law firm experience
Description
Ability to work closely with cross-functional internal teams
Standard Solar, a Brookfield Renewable Company, is a leading independent power producer focused on developing, acquiring, funding and operating DG-scale solar energy and storage projects throughout the US. We are looking to expand our in-house legal department with an attorney who has direct experience with preparing and negotiating agreements for EPC, equipment procurement, O&M, asset management and various agreements and matter relating to the operation operation of solar and storage projects.
Interface directly with counterparties (major equipment suppliers, contractors, EPC providers and subcontractors)
Strong working understanding of EPC and procurement contracting
Play an integral role in the broader in-house legal team
About the job
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage and lead activities by working with internal teams in areas including, but not limited to acquisition, development, construction, major equipment procurement, operations and maintenance, asset management and project finance (tax equity and debt).
Review, draft and negotiate relevant agreements including EPC agreements, master service agreements, procurement contracts, O&M agreements, asset management agreement, construction contract, and other relevant transaction agreements
Reports directly to the General Counsel and Chief Development Officer
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Competitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus
At least 2-3 years exposure of EPC, procurement or asset management matters for solar energy projects; exposure to storage project a plus
Lead transactional counsel for solar engineering, procurement, construction, and operations
About our Locations
Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and legal leadership skills
Review, draft and negotiate relevant agreements including EPC agreements, master service agreements, procurement contracts, O&M agreements, asset management agreement, construction contract, and other relevant transaction agreements
Interface directly with counterparties (major equipment suppliers, contractors, EPC providers and subcontractors)
This position is based in Standard Solar’s home office in Rockville, MD.
About the Organization Standard Solar, Inc. is a national leader in the full-service development, construction, integration, financing and installation of solar electric systems. Dedicated to making Distributed Generation (‘DG’) solar solutions more accessible, the company is leading the way to energy independence. We are committed to offering responsible and energy cost-saving solar solutions that conform to the highest standards.
Engage and manage outside counsel
Embrace and by the mission and values of Standard Solar – working together to promoting clean energy!
Provide general legal support to the construction, asset management, engineering, and development teams
Juris Doctor (or LLB) from accredited law school
Compensation & Benefits
Play an integral role in the broader in-house legal team
Lead transactional counsel for solar engineering, procurement, construction, and operations
Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and legal leadership skills
Location: Rockville, MD (Hybrid)
Juris Doctor (or LLB) from accredited law school
SSI’s comprehensive benefits package includes dental, vision, health, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting; continuing education and professional development assistance
SSI’s comprehensive benefits package includes dental, vision, health, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting; continuing education and professional development assistance
In-house or law firm experience
Competitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus
Manage and lead activities by working with internal teams in areas including, but not limited to acquisition, development, construction, major equipment procurement, operations and maintenance, asset management and project finance (tax equity and debt).
Minimum Education, Skills and Qualifications:
Embrace and by the mission and values of Standard Solar – working together to promoting clean energy!
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