Deputy General Counsel- General Corporate/Finance

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.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Salary will vary depending on your location and job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive-based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.

Work arrangement
Yes