Are you passionate about renewable energy and eager to have a meaningful impact through your career? SunVest Solar, LLC (“SunVest”) is a rapidly growing, renewable energy platform, headquartered in Chicago with assets across the country. We are expanding our team and seeking a Counsel, Real Estate to play a pivotal role in supporting our team’s development of solar energy projects through expert negotiation of real estate agreements. And as a leader in solar development with a robust project pipeline, SunVest offers an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to thrive in the dynamic world of renewable energy.
About SunVest:
SunVest’s mission is to cultivate access to renewable energy for America. We are a rapidly growing leader in renewable energy with expertise across the energy transition value chain, including development, construction, financing, and operations. SunVest is advancing an industry-leading pipeline of nearly 2 gigawatts of development projects, with a growing portfolio of assets under management expected to reach 300 megawatts in 2025. SunVest is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, in the dynamic West Loop neighborhood. For more information, visit www.sunvest.com.
Position Overview:
SunVest’s Legal team is responsible for providing comprehensive legal support across the organization, ensuring the company’s operations comply with applicable laws and regulations, and facilitating our ambitious growth plans through strategic legal counsel.
As the Counsel, Real Estate, you will report directly to the Chief People & Legal Officer, and you will be responsible for leading and managing all legal aspects of SunVest’s real estate transactions. Your expertise in real estate negotiations will be pivotal to SunVest’s ongoing success, contributing to our sustainable growth strategy and the development of strategic plans for managing and improving renewable energy generation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Negotiate various real estate agreements, including but not limited to lease agreements and easements, to support the development of solar energy projects.
- Support broader commercial agreements, including supply/purchase agreements, engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts, and power purchase agreements, among others.
- Advise on matters related to real estate law, including land leases and other related agreements.
- Ensure legal compliance and mitigate risk across all real estate transactions.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to understand project requirements and provide strategic legal solutions.
- Manage external legal counsel and related budgets to support specific project needs.
Qualifications:
- JD from accredited law school and strong academic performance.
- Active bar admission.
- Minimum of 2 years of negotiating real estate agreements; experience within the renewable energy sector or related fields preferred.
- Proficiency in handling lease agreements, including land lease agreements, easements, and other real estate-related legal documents.
- Provide guidance on regulatory compliance and zoning issues related to solar project development.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate legal advice to non-legal stakeholders.
- Innovative and adaptable, with excellent collaboration, organizational, and time management skills.
- A deep passion for the renewable energy sector and a principled approach to fostering sustainable energy solutions.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Full-time position with competitive base salary commensurate with experience, bonus opportunities, 401(k) employer match, health/vision/dental benefits.
- Paid time off including company holidays.
- Great opportunity to work with a well-respected fast-growing company in an exciting industry.
- Opportunity for advancement.
Join SunVest in leading the charge to cultivate access to renewable energy for America!
SunVest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. We request that recruiters and agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this or any other role within the company. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
