Solar Landscape · 1 day ago
Manager, Strategic Transactions (Commercial & Regulatory)
Solar Landscape is the leading commercial rooftop solar developer in the U.S. and is seeking a Manager, Strategic Transactions (Commercial & Regulatory) to support the company's expansion into new markets. This role involves managing contractual and regulatory considerations across complex partnership transactions to unlock new pathways for distributed clean energy deployment.
Clean EnergyEnergySolar
Responsibilities
Support review, negotiation, and execution of PPAs, framework agreements, development agreements, and other commercial contracts
Identify key contractual and regulatory risks embedded in transaction documents and surface them clearly to the deal team
Maintain contract issue trackers and support timely resolution of open items across internal and external stakeholders
Support early-stage structuring of transactions in new markets and emerging product types
Work closely with the Policy team to understand regulatory and utility program frameworks and translate them into transaction-level implications
Help identify market-specific requirements, constraints, and execution risks relevant to deal design and negotiation
Serve as the primary execution-side interface with the internal Policy team
Apply regulatory guidance to live transactions and contractual structures
Ensure regulatory considerations are accurately reflected in agreements and internal decision-making
Coordinate with external legal counsel to support efficient and focused contract review
Prepare issue summaries and targeted questions to maximize the value of outside counsel engagement
Review and synthesize counsel feedback for the transaction team
Support development of templates, precedent libraries, and internal playbooks for recurring contractual and regulatory issues
Capture lessons learned from executed transactions to improve future efficiency and scalability
Balance standardization with jurisdiction-specific nuance across markets
Qualification
Required
JD or equivalent legal training strongly preferred
3+ years of experience in energy law, regulatory affairs, project development, or commercial contracting
Familiarity with renewable energy contracts and utility regulatory frameworks
Strong business judgment and interest in operating on the commercial execution side of transactions
Highly organized and comfortable managing multiple complex workstreams simultaneously
Benefits
Training / Professional development opportunities
401(k) with 4% company match
Summer Fridays
Flexible remote/hybrid work options
Paid parental leave
Team lunches, events, and stocked kitchens
Modern, collaborative office spaces in Asbury Park, New York City, Boston, Chicago, and Baltimore
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
Company
Solar Landscape
Solar Landscape is an installer and operator of solar energy systems.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.03BKey Investors
PGIM Private CapitalKeyStateSilicon Valley Bank
2025-05-15Debt Financing· $175M
2024-12-09Undisclosed· $564M
2024-12-09Debt Financing· $283M
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