Senior Legal Counsel – Renewable Energy | In-House | Chicago, IL
Reports To: General Counsel
Company: SunVest Solar, LLC®
Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive Base Salary ($170k–$205k) + Discretionary Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits
About SunVest:
SunVest Solar, LLC (“SunVest”) is a rapidly growing, Chicago-based renewable energy company focused on distributed generation solar power and battery energy storage systems (BESS). With more than 2 gigawatts of development projects nationwide and a growing operational portfolio expected to exceed 200 MW by 2026, SunVest is shaping the future of clean energy in the United States.
As a fully integrated renewable energy platform, SunVest develops, constructs, finances, owns, and operates solar and storage assets across the country. This integrated model allows our in-house legal team to engage across the entire project lifecycle—from site control and development through construction, project finance, tax equity, and long-term asset management.
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 Senior Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for leading and supporting key legal aspects of SunVest’s project finance and development activities and will act as a strategic partner to the business. You will manage outside counsel efficiently to mitigate risk and reduce cost of capital. Your expertise in project finance negotiations will be pivotal to SunVest’s ongoing success, contributing to our sustainable growth strategy and the development and execution of renewable energy projects nationwide.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Finance Negotiations
Real Estate Agreements
Commercial Agreements
Risk Mitigation
Stakeholder Coordination
External Counsel Management
Regulatory Compliance
Qualifications
Compensation & Benefits
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 are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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