
Associate General Counsel
Nautilus Solar Energy
Company Overview
Nautilus Solar Energy
Summit, New Jersey, United States
2006
Business Model
Renewable Energy
Development, financing, and operation of solar energy projects
Power purchase agreements, solar energy sales, and project financing
Locations & Geography
United States, Canada, and various projects across North America
Company Culture
Their mission is to provide sustainable energy solutions that benefit communities and the environment.
They promote a collaborative and innovative work environment focused on renewable energy solutions.
They offer training and development programs to enhance employee skills in the renewable energy sector.
Activities & Projects
They are currently involved in multiple solar energy projects across the United States, including community solar initiatives.
They focus on innovative financing models to make solar energy more accessible.
They implement sustainable practices in all their projects, ensuring minimal environmental impact.
Career Opportunities
Typical job openings include project managers, engineers, and solar energy analysts.
They offer competitive salaries, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
Contact Information
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Job Description
The Nautilus Solar Energy Associate General Counsel, Real Estate will play an essential role in supporting, managing, and advising on the legal aspects of real estate and site control matters for NSE's solar projects throughout all stages of development, financing, and operations. This position will be a key member of the legal team.
The position reports to the Chief Legal Administrative Officer (and may report to interim managers). This is a remote position, with travel expected 2 - 3 times per year.
Responsibilities
- Manage completion of real estate requirements to meet project milestones within company's goals.
- Manage due diligence of project sites: review of traditional real estate documents (title searches, surveys, site control agreements), and real estate-related documents (environmental assessments, land use and zoning materials; oversee title review and curative work.
- Coordinate with third-parties: other NSE departments, external legal counsel, project developers, landowners, project lenders and investors, title companies and surveyors.
- Prepare and review legal documents: leases, options, purchase agreements, easements, and amendments to secure site control for the development, construction and financing of NSE's solar projects.
- Identify and evaluate risks: Assess real estate and site control risks, evaluate magnitude, and propose options for resolution; communicate these risks clearly to non-attorneys.
- Coordinate deliverables for project acquisitions and financings: title curative matters, lenders' title policies, title endorsements, and estoppels for debt and tax equity financings.
- Miscellaneous real estate tasks for the projects as assigned.
Requirements
- JD from accredited law school.
- Current license to practice law in one or more US jurisdictions.
- 3+ years of legal experience in real estate development, with experience in the renewables and energy industries; solar DG or community solar experience is a plus.
- Solar project development and finance experience preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, and focus on details.
- Comfortable working in a remote environment.
- Unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary $160,000-$200,000.
- Annual Performance Bonus.
- Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental, Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability) are 100% covered by NSE.
- 401(k) offered with employer match.
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October 2, 2025
Full Time
Company
October 2, 2025
Remote
USD 160k–200k yearly
- Chicago, United States
3+ years in real estate development
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