Senior Projects Counsel

SolAmerica Energy is a private equity-backed firm who develops, builds, owns, and operates distributed generation (DG) solar projects and energy storage solutions. 

Based in Atlanta, Georgia, SolAmerica has successfully developed and built solar power projects throughout the United States and has a growing pipeline of project opportunities in more than 20 states. 

SolAmerica is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion and believes in attracting, retaining, and advancing employees who will best serve and represent its customers, partners, and communities. 

We promote fostering a work culture of mutual respect and teamwork, ensuring that everyone can grow and contribute at their greatest potential. For additional information about SolAmerica, visit .

The Senior Projects Counsel will be responsible for comprehensively understanding and supporting SolAmerica’s business objectives, regulatory compliance protocols, and implementing strategies – particularly in regard to supporting projects from and after notice to proceed (NTP).   In support of the same, the Senior Projects Counsel will draft and negotiate vital agreements, prepare and review important legal documents, and work collaboratively with team members across all functions of the company.

Working at SolAmerica means being part of a mission-driven team of thoughtful people who are passionately driving the clean energy transition.   At a time when much of the industry is pulling back, we’re leaning in, pushing renewable energy projects forward with purpose, integrity, and a deep sense of responsibility.  

Inside SolAmerica, you’ll find a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where big ideas are welcomed and ownership is encouraged. People are trusted to lead, speak up, and make things happen.  We operate with a deep sense of respect and trust: colleagues treat each other with humanity and honesty, even when things get stressful. 

Challenges here are real, often complex, and sometimes chaotic. But we face them head-on, as a team—rolling up our sleeves, stepping beyond our functional silos when needed, and celebrating the wins that move us closer to our vision.

To be part of SolAmerica is to be all-in: for our purpose, our people, and the exciting journey of building a cleaner energy future, while learning and having fun along the way.

Requirements

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft and negotiate definitive agreements such as:

• engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) agreements
• procurement agreements
• subcontracts for services
• warehousing and transportation agreement
• operations and maintenance agreements

• Develop and maintain proficiency in Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship (PWA) requirements; provide first line of legal support to Project Execution and Asset Management Teams on PWA compliance, in coordination with PWA consultant and outside counsel as needed. This includes:

• navigating questions from the Project Execution team regarding PWA documentation and compliance, involving outside counsel as necessary
• managing the contracting of PWA consultants
• supporting the Project Execution team as necessary in drafting contract notices to contractors regarding PWA compliance

• Develop and maintain proficiency in regulations governing Prohibited Foreign Entities/Foreign Entities of Concern (“PFE”); provide first line of legal support to Project Execution and Asset Management Teams on compliance with PFE regulations, in coordination with outside counsel as necessary. This includes:

• preparing/reviewing PFE contract provisions with suppliers, using precedent approved by tax counsel
• reviewing contracts for provisions that could be deemed to give counterparties effective control over the project

• Develop and maintain comprehensive understanding of SolAmerica’s safe harbor strategies and provide cross-functional support as needed in administering and documenting the same

• Ensure applicable PPA, lease, and/or programmatic requirements are flowed down to EPC contracts and related project agreements.

• Support Financing Team with consents, estoppels, notices, and other project-related instruments necessary to close and administer financings

• Support Project Execution Team with contract enforcement and administration, including drafting high-dollar change orders, key notices, supervising lien waiver processes, and analyzing contracts with respect to rights, obligations, and steps necessary to protect contractual rights

• Support EPC team with dispute management and resolution (e.g., organizing and analyzing facts, crafting arguments, identifying and recommending compromises to senior management) and coordinating with outside counsel regarding same.

• Provide legal supervision on lien and performance/payment issues (e.g., reviewing payment and performance bonds, securing bonds or lien discharges, etc.), involving outside counsel as necessary

• Provide legal supervision over permitting and site-specific matters if and as they arise (e.g., stormwater management, site safety), involving outside counsel as necessary

• Develop and maintain mastery of Company Authority Matrix and Underwriting Standards with respect to Project Execution and Operations

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Detail oriented and organized
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Ability to manage multiple projects under parallel and competing deadlines
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent proofreading skills
• High level of organizational skills and time management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required to communicate effectively with direct team members, across multiple departments, and with external counterparties
• Strong analytical skills with ability to read, comprehend, and summarize legal documents and contracts
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with team members at all levels of the company in a congenial, collaborative manner
• A resourceful problem solver with the ability to operate autonomously and efficiently, as well as the ability to figure out solutions proactively and independently
• Ability to pivot between responsibilities to meet tight deadlines and shifting demands and priorities
• An entrepreneurial attitude and work ethic with a willingness to “roll up your sleeves” and get the job done in a fast-paced environment/rapidly growing business
• Willingness to be flexible regarding the work schedule to support closings and to meet deadline

Benefits

SolAmerica Energy offers a competitive salary, benefits package (inclusive of equity-based compensation) and performance bonus opportunities with this position.

 Our total rewards strategy is designed to support our employees to thrive professionally and personally while seeking to create a culture of work/life balance as we work toward our collective goals as a business.

 We offer a monthly stipend to go towards communication expenses and all our health insurance benefits are effective from Day 1.

It’s a great time to join SolAmerica Energy!

Third Party Agencies & Candidate Submissions

SolAmerica Energy will only consider candidates for this position while it is active.

SolAmerica Energy will not consider unsolicited candidate applications from third party agencies.