Senior Real Estate Counsel

SolAmerica Energy is a private equity-backed firm who develops, builds, owns, and operates distributed generation (DG) solar projects and energy storage solutions. 

Based in Atlanta, Georgia, SolAmerica has successfully developed and built solar power projects throughout the United States and has a growing pipeline of project opportunities in more than 20 states. 

SolAmerica is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion and believes in attracting, retaining, and advancing employees who will best serve and represent its customers, partners, and communities. 

We promote fostering a work culture of mutual respect and teamwork, ensuring that everyone can grow and contribute at their greatest potential. For additional information about SolAmerica, visit .

The Senior Real Estate Counsel will be responsible for comprehensively understanding and supporting SolAmerica’s business objectives, regulatory compliance protocols, and implementing strategies – particularly with respect to all real property and title matters.   In support of the same, the Senior Real Estate Counsel will draft and negotiate vital agreements, prepare and review important legal documents, and work collaboratively with team members across all functions of the company.

Working at SolAmerica means being part of a mission-driven team of thoughtful people who are passionately driving the clean energy transition.   At a time when much of the industry is pulling back, we’re leaning in, pushing renewable energy projects forward with purpose, integrity, and a deep sense of responsibility.  

Inside SolAmerica, you’ll find a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where big ideas are welcomed and ownership is encouraged. People are trusted to lead, speak up, and make things happen.  We operate with a deep sense of respect and trust: colleagues treat each other with humanity and honesty, even when things get stressful. 

Challenges here are real, often complex, and sometimes chaotic. But we face them head-on, as a team—rolling up our sleeves, stepping beyond our functional silos when needed, and celebrating the wins that move us closer to our vision.

To be part of SolAmerica is to be all-in: for our purpose, our people, and the exciting journey of building a cleaner energy future, while learning and having fun along the way.

Requirements

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft and negotiate site control agreements, primarily consisting of lease option agreements, easement agreements, and purchase option agreements

• Manage SolAmerica’s title process, including

• Interfacing with title company regarding title reviews, commitments, policies, and any curative documents required in connection with the same (e.g., amendments, subordination and non-disturbance agreements)

• Interfacing with the real estate legal teams of landowners and counterparties to project purchase and sale agreements

• Perform review of title reports, ALTA surveys, title commitments, and legal descriptions, with support from SolAmerica’s in-house corporate and compliance paralegal

• Negotiate and draft curative documents (e.g., assignments, SNDAs, amendments)

• Interface with landowner counsel regarding instruments required for financings, sales, etc.

• Negotiate and draft applicable ancillary real estate agreements necessary to support project development and construction (e.g., crossing agreements, annexation agreements, road use agreements)

• Support the Land and Development teams as needed in real estate contract administration

• Engage and manage real estate specialists as needed

• Coordinate with SolAmerica Development, Financing, Engineering, and Construction teams to ensure that development, site diligence, title work, and site mobilization are properly sequenced

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Detail oriented and organized
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Ability to manage multiple projects under parallel and competing deadlines
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent proofreading skills
• High level of organizational skills and time management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required to communicate effectively with direct team members, across multiple departments, and with external counterparties
• Strong analytical skills with ability to read, comprehend, and summarize legal documents and contracts
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with team members at all levels of the company in a congenial, collaborative manner
• A resourceful problem solver with the ability to operate autonomously and efficiently, as well as the ability to figure out solutions proactively and independently