Corporate Counsel

STANDARD SOLAR INC; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Solar is seeking an experienced attorney with at least four years of transactional, real estate and corporate finance experience to join its in-house legal team in Rockville, MD.

The position will work with the Chief Development Officer and General Counsel to facilitate project development, underwriting, and project finance closing, contributing to SSI’s growth of in-house development and acquisitions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in commercial transactions.
• Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school.
• Must be admitted to the Maryland bar.
• Authorized to work in the United States full-time.

Responsibilities

• Draft, analyze, and negotiate commercial contracts (NDAs, vendor, leases, PPAs, EPCs).
• Draft language and modify template contracts.
• Manage transactions to closings and minimize delays.
• Support debt and equity underwriting with project data.
• Monitor funding status and post-funding conditions.
• Oversee due diligence for project finance underwriting.
• Support risk management initiatives and related admin tasks.
• Handle ad-hoc projects as directed by CFO/COO/President.

Skills

Commercial transactions

Renewable energy transactions

Project development

Contract negotiation

Legal research and writing

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited)

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Corporate - ROCKVILLE, MD 20850Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $180,000.00 - $200,000.00 Salary

Job Summary

Standard Solar is seeking an experienced attorney with at least four years of transactional, real estate and corporate finance experience to join its in-house legal team.

This individual will work with the Chief Development Officer and General Counsel to facilitate project development, underwriting, and project finance closing. This unique position will be an integral part of the team for supporting SSI’s growth of in-house project development as well as project acquisition.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Draft, analyze, redline, and negotiate various commercial contracts, including non-disclosure agreements, vendor agreements, power purchase agreements, leases, EPC agreements and other agreements and associated exhibits as required.
• Draft alternate language and modify template contracts.
• Proactive management of transactions in order to minimize delay in execution of documents and closing.
• Compile project data for debt and equity investor underwriting.
• Monitor status of project funding and post funding conditions.
• Manage due diligence portfolios for project finance underwriting.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of company-wide risk management initiatives, as well as the performance of various related administrative tasks.
• Ad-hoc projects as directed by the Company’s CFO, COO and President.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Three or more years of experience in a wide range of commercial transactions with proven skills in negotiating, documenting and driving transactions to closure. Specific expertise with renewable energy transactions and/or solar energy project development is highly desirable.
• Excellent organizational, written and verbal skills, with the ability to quickly analyze issues, craft practical, business-oriented solutions and present complex information in a clear and concise fashion.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to consistently meet deadlines with high-quality work product in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in client service in a high-growth business environment.
• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school, and strong academic credentials.
• Collegial approach, but able to work independently.
• Must be a member in good standing of the Maryland bar.
• Must successfully pass background check and pre-employment drug testing.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.
• Prior in-house experience preferred.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Interfaces with customers, vendors and the public. All employees, including Senior and Executive Management, Sales & Finance.

Physical Demands

Conducts work in in a professional office setting or off-site at company marketing events and trade shows. Physical working conditions may involve the following:

• Lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Extended periods of sitting, walking, standing, reaching and/or bending.
• Extended periods of reading fine print on a computer or in paper-based format.
• Traveling over extended periods of time.

AAP/EEO Statement

Standard Solar is EOE/AA/Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled employer.