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Sunrock Distributed Generation · 21 hours ago

Associate General Counsel

Sunrock Distributed Generation is a developer and financier of solar and energy storage assets. They are seeking a highly skilled attorney with experience in the solar industry to support their distributed generation solar business, focusing on drafting and negotiating project agreements, regulatory compliance, and corporate law.

EnergyEnergy ManagementRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Lead negotiations and drafting of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) contracts, Operations & Maintenance (O&M) agreements, procurement contracts, Renewable Energy Credit (REC) agreements, and other key project documents beyond diligence review
Work closely with business development and execution teams, overseeing multiple projects at once and ensuring alignment with legal and regulatory requirements
Advise on FERC, state PUC regulations, interconnection agreements, and renewable energy incentives (e.g., ITC, PTC, IRA incentives, RECs and state level incentives and credits)
Provide guidance on site control, title, zoning, permitting, and land use matters related to DG solar projects
Lead project acquisitions and sales, sponsor equity, tax equity, tax credit transfers, and other financing structures to facilitate transactions and growth
Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks in project contracts and manage potential claims or disputes
Advise on joint ventures, corporate structuring, governance, and commercial transactions related to DG solar
Stay ahead of evolving retail and wholesale electricity market trends, virtual PPAs, net energy billing and community solar regulations to inform business decisions

Qualification

Legal experience in solarDraftingProject financingNegotiationTechnical understanding of solarCross-functional team managementDispute resolutionRisk managementCorporate lawEnergy market strategy

Required

4-15 years of legal experience in the solar industry, with a focus on distributed generation projects
Strong drafting and negotiation skills across PPAs, EPCs, O&M, and other key project contracts
Highly self-directed, with the ability to proactively identify and resolve legal issues, prioritize tasks efficiently, and make informed decisions with minimal supervision. Must be comfortable taking ownership of multiple projects, working autonomously, and driving matters to completion while collaborating as needed with key stakeholders
General technical understanding of solar and battery/storage projects
Experience managing cross-functional teams, including business development, finance, engineering, construction, and project execution
Experience with sponsor equity, tax equity, and project financing

Preferred

In-house counsel experience within a solar or renewable energy company, or a financial institution involved in project financing or tax equity
Big Law experience with a focus on energy projects and financing
Experience in community solar, battery storage, and Virtual Power Plants (VPPs)
Strong understanding of emerging regulatory and policy developments impacting DG solar
Experience handling dispute resolution and risk mitigation related to solar project agreements

Benefits

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Stock options plan
Vision insurance

Company

Sunrock Distributed Generation

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Sunrock Distributed Generation acquire, originate, and finance commercial solar and storage assets at various stages of development.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$10M
2022-05-26Series Unknown· $10M

Leadership Team

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Wilson Chang
Chief Executive Officer
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Claire Broido Johnson
Co-Founder and President
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