Associate General Counsel
<p>We are looking for an experienced Associate General Counsel to provide legal leadership for a diverse portfolio of clean energy projects in Baltimore, Maryland. This role supports transactions and operational matters across development, acquisition, financing, construction, and asset ownership, working closely with teams across the business. The position offers the opportunity to advise on high-value deals while helping advance solar, storage, EV charging, and other sustainability-focused initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>Ideally, we are targeting local candidates in Maryland who could work a hybrid schedule. We are also open to more experienced Attorneys who would need to work remotely.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Advise business partners throughout the full lifecycle of distributed energy projects, from early-stage origination through closing, construction, and ongoing asset management.</p><p>• Prepare, review, and negotiate a broad range of transaction documents related to energy projects, including revenue agreements, site access arrangements, construction contracts, operating service agreements, interconnection documentation, and purchase or disposition agreements.</p><p>• Support financing activities by providing legal guidance on debt structures, tax equity arrangements, incentive monetization, and other capital formation strategies tied to project portfolios.</p><p>• Conduct and coordinate legal due diligence for acquisitions, financings, and asset sales, with attention to title matters, permits, environmental considerations, and utility interconnection status.</p><p>• Partner with executives and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver practical legal advice that aligns commercial priorities with risk management objectives.</p><p>• Draft and negotiate general commercial agreements such as service contracts, supplier terms, confidentiality agreements, and other business-critical documents.</p><p>• Create, refine, and maintain legal templates and standard forms to improve consistency and efficiency across transactions.</p><p>• Assist with corporate governance, compliance oversight, entity management, and broader legal risk matters affecting the organization.</p><p>• Oversee external counsel on specialized matters, ensuring responsive support, strong work quality, and cost-effective engagement.</p>
<p>• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.</p><p>• Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.</p><p>• At least 5 years of transactional legal experience in renewable energy, project finance, infrastructure, or a closely related field.</p><p>• Demonstrated ability to draft, negotiate, and manage complex commercial and project agreements.</p><p>• Working knowledge of financing structures relevant to energy projects, including debt, tax-driven investments, or similar arrangements.</p><p>• Familiarity with renewable energy incentives, applicable regulatory frameworks, and market requirements affecting project development is preferred.</p><p>• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative setting.</p><p>• Experience with solar or distributed generation matters, and exposure to real estate or corporate finance issues, is advantageous.</p><p><br></p><p>In addition to a base salary, this role offers a highly generous bonus package which would be expected to take the base into the 300-235K range. Our client offers a hybrid working schedule, medical coverage (company covers 100% of premium for employee), 401K with a match and many more opportunities to benefit financially based on company performance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Qualified candidates should directly apply and connect with Amy Hyman Baum on LinkedIn. Direct messages can be sent via LI messenger or to the email found on Amy' LinkedIn page. Be sure to include an updated resume.</em></strong></p>
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- Baltimore, MD
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
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200000 - 250000 USD / Yearly
- <p>We are looking for an experienced Associate General Counsel to provide legal leadership for a diverse portfolio of clean energy projects in Baltimore, Maryland. This role supports transactions and operational matters across development, acquisition, financing, construction, and asset ownership, working closely with teams across the business. The position offers the opportunity to advise on high-value deals while helping advance solar, storage, EV charging, and other sustainability-focused initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>Ideally, we are targeting local candidates in Maryland who could work a hybrid schedule. We are also open to more experienced Attorneys who would need to work remotely.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Advise business partners throughout the full lifecycle of distributed energy projects, from early-stage origination through closing, construction, and ongoing asset management.</p><p>• Prepare, review, and negotiate a broad range of transaction documents related to energy projects, including revenue agreements, site access arrangements, construction contracts, operating service agreements, interconnection documentation, and purchase or disposition agreements.</p><p>• Support financing activities by providing legal guidance on debt structures, tax equity arrangements, incentive monetization, and other capital formation strategies tied to project portfolios.</p><p>• Conduct and coordinate legal due diligence for acquisitions, financings, and asset sales, with attention to title matters, permits, environmental considerations, and utility interconnection status.</p><p>• Partner with executives and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver practical legal advice that aligns commercial priorities with risk management objectives.</p><p>• Draft and negotiate general commercial agreements such as service contracts, supplier terms, confidentiality agreements, and other business-critical documents.</p><p>• Create, refine, and maintain legal templates and standard forms to improve consistency and efficiency across transactions.</p><p>• Assist with corporate governance, compliance oversight, entity management, and broader legal risk matters affecting the organization.</p><p>• Oversee external counsel on specialized matters, ensuring responsive support, strong work quality, and cost-effective engagement.</p>
- 2026-07-14T00:00:00Z