Director, Strategic Transactions
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Us
Solar Landscape is the leading commercial rooftop solar developer in the U.S. Only 4% of commercial rooftops host solar today were changing that fast. Commercial rooftop solar is the fastest smartest way to build new clean power delivering megawatts of generation in months not years and powering Americas energy and future right where its needed most. By turning rooftops into local power plants were reshaping how and how fast energy gets built in the U.S.
Recognized as the #1 Distributed Generation Developer by New Project Media the #1 National Commercial Rooftop Solar Developer by Solar Power World and winner of the U.S. Department of Energys Grand Prize for Clean Energy Solar Landscape is defining the future of energy generation in America.
Headquartered in Asbury Park New Jersey Solar Landscape has offices in Chicago Baltimore and New York City and operates in over a dozen states nationwide.
We move fast solve hard problems and take our work seriously but never ourselves. We value clear thinking accountability and execution. At the same time were collaborative by default and believe the best work happens when people enjoy working together. Our team is made up of smart grounded people who show up for each other whether thats troubleshooting a system design or catching up over lunch.
If youre looking to do meaningful work in a high-performance environment and be part of the team reshaping how energy gets built in the U.S. wed love to meet you.
About The Role
Solar Landscape is hiring a Director Strategic Transactions to lead the execution of complex high-impact commercial transactions supporting the companys expansion into new markets and new partnership models across the United States.
As Solar Landscape continues to work with key players across the energy landscape to unlock innovative pathways for distributed clean energy deployment this role will sit at the center of those efforts. The Director Strategic Transactions will serve as the single point of ownership for transaction execution taking mature opportunities from internal handoff through negotiated agreements and internal close.
This is a senior highly visible role for an experienced transactions professional who thrives in ambiguity enjoys solving first-of-their-kind problems and can translate complex commercial concepts into executable repeatable outcomes. The role will lead a small dedicated execution team and works closely with executive leadership on some of the companys most strategic initiatives.
This role will be based in the NY / NJ metro area and is expected to be in-office 34 days per week.
Responsibilities
- Transaction Ownership & Execution: Own execution of strategic partnership transactions from internal handoff through executed agreements and internal closeout. Lead negotiations across PPAs offtake agreements framework agreements development agreements and other bespoke commercial structures. Maintain transaction momentum by driving issue resolution coordinating stakeholders and enforcing clear decision timelines.
- Commercial Negotiation: Serve as Solar Landscapes primary commercial negotiator with key players across the energy landscape. Negotiate pricing term credit support change-in-law curtailment termination assignment and expansion provisions. Ensure negotiated outcomes are executable financeable and aligned with development and operational realities.
- Asset Sales & Structured Transactions: Lead execution of asset sales portfolio divestments and structured sell-downs in support of partnership strategies and market entry. Coordinate diligence transaction documentation and closing mechanics in collaboration with Finance and Legal teams. Support valuation structuring and buyer negotiations related to project- and portfolio-level dispositions.
- Program Build & Repeatability: Translate bespoke first-of-kind transactions into scalable commercial frameworks templates and internal playbooks. Identify opportunities to standardize terms risk allocation and execution processes across markets and counterparties. Provide structured feedback to origination and leadership teams to continuously improve transaction quality and efficiency.
- Internal Leadership & Coordination: Lead and manage a dedicated execution team for Strategic Transactions. Coordinate cross-functional execution across Development Business Development Business Operations Engineering Finance Policy and Legal teams. Act as the point of escalation for deal-critical issues and drive informed tradeoff decisions.
- Executive Communication: Prepare concise executive-level materials summarizing transaction status economics risks and recommendations. Maintain clear communication with senior leadership on timing complexity and resource requirements.
Qualifications
- 8 years of experience in transaction execution roles at a renewable energy developer IPP infrastructure investor or similar organization.
- Extensive experience negotiating PPAs and other long-term offtake or commercial energy agreements.
- Demonstrated experience executing asset sales portfolio divestments or structured transactions.
- Strong understanding of distributed and front-of-meter power project development and economics.
- Proven ability to lead complex negotiations and manage multiple internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous fast-moving environments.
$175000 - $200000 a year
Salary will vary depending on your location and job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive-based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.
Benefits and Perks
We offer competitive compensation and benefits designed to support you inside and outside of work:
Training / Professional development opportunities
401(k) with 4% company match
Summer Fridays
Flexible remote/hybrid work options
Paid parental leave
Team lunches events and stocked kitchens
Modern collaborative office spaces in Asbury Park New York City Boston Chicago and Baltimore
Medical dental and vision coverage
Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Finance Control
- Finance
- ABAP
- Body Care
- Avionics
- Brokerage
About Company
Solar Landscape is the leading developer of community solar projects on commercial & industrial rooftops in the United States.
