General Counsel

General Counsel – Renewable Energy | In-House | Chicago, IL

Reports To : Chief Executive Officer

Company : SunVest Solar, LLC

Location : Chicago, IL (Onsite)

Employment Type : Full-Time

Compensation : Competitive Base Salary ($275k–$300k) + Discretionary Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits

About SunVest Solar

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 – General Counsel

SunVest is seeking an experienced General Counsel to join its Executive Leadership Team and serve as the company's senior in-house attorney. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the General Counsel will lead SunVest's legal strategy and provide hands-on legal support across project development, project finance, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and commercial contracting.

This role requires deep subject-matter expertise in renewable energy, project finance, and complex commercial transactions, as well as strong business judgment and executive presence. The General Counsel will manage outside counsel, mitigate legal and regulatory risk, and support the company's growth strategy while helping reduce overall cost of capital.

Key Responsibilities

In-House Legal Leadership

• Lead negotiation and execution of complex commercial agreements, including real estate, EPC contracts, project finance, tax equity, M&A, and general commercial contracts
• Provide strategic legal advice to the CEO, Executive Leadership Team, and Board of Directors
• Serve as a trusted business partner on day-to-day legal and risk management matters

Corporate & Governance

Project Finance & Regulatory Compliance

Litigation & Risk Management

External Counsel & Budget Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Qualifications

Compensation & Benefits

Why Join SunVest?

Join SunVest in leading the charge to cultivate access to renewable energy for America!

SunVest Solar, LLC 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 associated with such submissions.