Deputy General Counsel

About Us   Solar Landscape is the nation’s leading distributed energy infrastructure company, transforming commercial real estate into a source of new power by deploying solar and storage at scale. Partnering with more than 170+ commercial real estate owners, the company develops, builds, owns, and operates distributed energy projects that deliver new capacity to the grid in as little as 12 months while generating long-term income for commercial and industrial property owners. 

Proven by our performance, backed by institutional capital, and trusted by the biggest names in commercial real estate, we’re building the future of energy, and it shows:

• Recognized by the Financial Times as one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S. in 2025
• Named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies
• Ranked the #1 commercial rooftop solar developer by Solar Power World in both 2025 and 2026 

That doesn’t happen without a team of smart, driven, and down-to-earth people who are serious about doing excellent work—and fun to work with. At Solar Landscape, you’ll be challenged, trusted with responsibility, and surrounded by people who thrive in our fast-paced environment. Career growth here isn’t limited by title or a rigid path: people who take ownership and deliver are given opportunities to stretch, lead, and make an impact. Along the way, you’ll be supported by great benefits, professional development, and a culture that values authenticity, collaboration, and accountability. 

Across our headquarters in Asbury Park, New Jersey and our offices in New York City, Chicago, and Baltimore, Solar Landscape employees are building something that matters, deploying critical energy infrastructure that creates long-term value for communities, property owners, and the grid. Come join us. 

About The Role
Solar Landscape is seeking a highly skilled and agile Deputy General Counsel – General Corporate/Finance attorney to join our legal team. This role is ideal for a proactive legal professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys working across multiple facets of corporate law, project finance, and project development. The Deputy General Counsel – General Corporate attorney will play a key role in handling general corporate legal matters, including entity formation and ongoing corporate compliance, project financing, and subscriber acquisition and management.   The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in corporate law, specifically within the renewable energy sector, and will be responsible for drafting and negotiating key agreements and filings necessary for Solar Landscape’s business operations.

Responsibilities

• General Corporate & Transactional Legal Support:
• Provide legal support for project financing and renewable energy certificates (RECs) transactions. 
• Handle entity formation and registration, and ensure compliance with various state and federal filings, including FERC.
• Manage subscriber acquisition and related legal documentation.
• Draft, review, and negotiate NDAs.
• Project Finance & Project Development:
• Conduct due diligence on real estate matters to facilitate successful solar project development.
• Identify and resolve title and survey issues impacting solar project sites.
• Collaborate with non-legal business teams during a solar project’s life cycle, from development through construction, finance, and energization.
• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management:
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to real estate and renewable energy development.
• Stay informed of evolving legal trends and regulatory changes impacting solar projects.
• Assist in researching and advising on novel issues in new markets, including policy and business development considerations.
• Strategic Legal Advisory:
• Partner with the Business Development team to structure and close deals efficiently.
• Act as a trusted legal advisor to leadership, offering strategic insights on corporate governance, project-specific considerations, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide expert legal analysis and solutions to support company-wide operations.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.

• 4+ years of relevant legal experience in corporate law, including project finance and/or M&A, (experience within the renewable energy sector is ideal, but not required).

• Strong experience in contract negotiation and corporate regulatory compliance.

• Ability to balance business expectations with legal and regulatory compliance objectives efficiently.

• Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• This position is fully remote but offers the option to work from the headquarters in Asbury Park, NJ.   Benefits and Perks   We offer competitive compensation and benefits designed to support you inside and outside of work:

• 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

  ADA Accommodation Statement   Solar Landscape is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact us at hr@solarlandscape.com.