Associate General Counsel, Solar Projects & Finance

SUNROCK DISTRIBUTED GENERATION; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Stock options plan

Job summary

Sunrock Distributed Generation is seeking an Associate General Counsel to support its DG solar business across the USA. The role requires 4–15 years of legal experience in the solar industry, with strong drafting and negotiation skills for PPAs, EPCs, O&M, and tax equity documents.

You will work cross-functionally with development and finance teams in a fast-paced, independent environment. Location preference is Boston, with flexibility for remote work; occasional in-person meetings in New York

Qualifications

• 4–15 years of legal experience in the solar industry, focused on distributed generation projects.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills across PPAs, EPCs, O&M, and project contracts.
• Self-directed, able to handle multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams (development, finance, engineering, etc.).
• Experience with sponsor equity, tax equity, and project financing.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations and drafting of PPAs, EPCs, O&M agreements, procurement contracts, REC agreements and tax equity documents.
• Oversee multiple DG solar projects with development and execution teams.
• Advise on FERC, state PUC regulations, interconnection agreements, and renewable energy incentives.
• Lead project acquisitions and sales, sponsor equity, tax equity, and financing structures.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks in project contracts and disputes.
• Advise on joint ventures, corporate structuring, governance, and commercial transactions.

Skills

PPA negotiations

Contract drafting

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

M&A financing

Independent work

Job description

Sunrock Distributed Generation is seeking an Associate General Counsel to support its DG solar business across the USA. The role requires 4–15 years of legal experience in the solar industry, with strong drafting and negotiation skills for PPAs, EPCs, O&M, and tax equity documents.

You will work cross-functionally with development and finance teams in a fast-paced, independent environment. Location preference is Boston, with flexibility for remote work; occasional in-person meetings in New York