Sunrock Distributed Generation · 16 hours ago
Associate General Counsel
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$200K/yr - $250K/yr
4+ years expSunrock Distributed Generation is seeking an Associate General Counsel to support their growing distributed generation solar business. The role involves drafting and negotiating various project agreements, overseeing multiple projects, and advising on regulatory compliance within the solar industry.
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 key project documents beyond diligence review
Work closely with business development and execution teams, overseeing multiple projects 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
Required
4-15 years of legal experience in the solar industry, with a focus on distributed generation projects
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 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
Bonus
Equity
Company
Sunrock Distributed Generation
Sunrock Distributed Generation acquire, originate, and finance commercial solar and storage assets at various stages of development.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$10M2022-05-26Series Unknown· $10M
Leadership Team
Wilson Chang
Chief Executive Officer
Claire Broido Johnson
Co-Founder and President
Recent News
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2025-08-29
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