General Counsel

General CounselSol Systems is seeking an exceptional attorney and executive leader to serve as General Counsel. This traditional General Counsel role reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and serves as a key advisor to the Executive Team. This role will oversee the company's legal representation and internal legal service as a whole, including managing external counsel relationships and fees, leading and developing the company's in-house legal team, and improving legal process infrastructure. This role will support complex M&A, corporate, and financing transactions, manage disputes, and ensure capable, timely counsel regarding matters affecting the company generally. This role will provide key support to each of the company's business activities, including infrastructure development, financing, construction, operation, and asset management, as well as related environmental commodities activities.Sol Systems is an Independent Power Producer (IPP) committed to building, owning, and managing clean energy infrastructure that benefits local communities. With GWs of projects across 30 states, Sol integrates energy storage and grid resiliency solutions to deliver reliable, sustainable power to Fortune 500 companies, municipalities, utilities, and schools. Through strategic partnerships and community reinvestment, Sol ensures clean energy development drives long-term economic and environmental benefits. Founded in 2008 and led by its founder, Sol Systems is dedicated to shaping an energy future we can all believe in.RequirementsAt least eight years of experience at AmLaw 200 or comparable law firms or sophisticated energy companies in one or more core legal disciplines supporting the energy infrastructure industry, with an emphasis on project development and financing activities for utility-scale solar.Demonstrated experience advising senior business leaders and supervising and developing teams of legal professionals.Outstanding academic background and deal sheet.Location & Hours: This is a full-time role and will be in-person in our downtown Washington, DC office.Compensation: Compensation will be commensurate with experience. In addition, Sol Systems provides health insurance, retirement benefits, partial gym reimbursement, education benefits, parental leave, paid vacation, sick and federal holidays, and the opportunity to work in a unique and dynamic environment.To Apply: Please submit a resume, cover letter and salary requirements.Deadline: We hope to hire for this position immediately and will review applicants on a rolling basis.Sol Systems is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, race, ethnicity, orientation, creed, or other traits. Sol Systems supports and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.