Job Posting: Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial Reports To: Chief People & Legal Officer Company: SunVest Solar, LLC® Location: Chicago, IL Type: Full-Time, Hybrid Compensation: Competitive Base Salary + Discretionary Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits
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 Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial, to play a pivotal role in supporting our team's development and financing of solar energy projects through expert negotiation of various commercial agreements, including procurement contracts, engineering, procurement, & construction (“EPC”) agreements, and licensing agreements, among others. 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 our first Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial, you will report directly to the Chief People & Legal Officer, and you will be responsible for leading and managing all legal aspects of our commercial transactions. Your expertise in contract drafting and negotiation 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.
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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.
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