<div><b><span style="font-size:12pt;">About Us</span></b></div><div> </div><div>Solar Landscape is the leading commercial rooftop solar developer in the U.S. Only 4% of commercial rooftops host solar today — we’re 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 America’s energy and future right where it’s needed most. By turning rooftops into local power plants, we’re reshaping how — and how fast — energy gets built in the U.S.</div><div><br></div><div>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 Energy’s Grand Prize for Clean Energy, Solar Landscape is defining the future of energy generation in America.</div><div><br></div><div>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.</div><div><br></div><div>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, we’re 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 that’s troubleshooting a system design or catching up over lunch.</div><div><br></div><div>If you’re 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. — we’d love to meet you.</div><div><br></div><div><b><span style="font-size:12pt;">About The Role</span></b></div><div><br></div><div>The Director of Legal Operations will report to the General Counsel and will play a pivotal role in shaping the operational framework of Solar Landscape’s legal department as it scales. This role will focus on establishing best practices across legal operations, improving workflows, and ensuring that the team is equipped with the right tools and processes to deliver outstanding legal support to the organization. You will be responsible for evaluating and implementing software solutions for contract management, billing, file management, and other administrative functions. </div><br><br><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li><b>Legal Operations Strategy:</b> Develop and implement a comprehensive legal operations strategy aligned with the department’s growth and the company’s business goals. </li><li><b>Process Optimization:</b>Identify opportunities to improve and streamline workflows, reducing manual processes and enhancing collaboration within the legal team and with cross-functional departments. </li><li><b>Software Evaluation &amp; Implementation:</b> Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of legal technology solutions, including contract management systems, billing platforms, document management, and administrative tools. </li><li><b>Vendor &amp; Budget Management:</b> Oversee legal vendor management, including negotiating contracts, managing billing processes, and optimizing relationships with external counsel and legal service providers. </li><li><b>Data &amp; Reporting:</b>Establish metrics and reporting frameworks to track the department’s performance, improve decision-making, and ensure operational transparency. </li><li><b>Compliance &amp; Risk Management Support:</b> Work closely with the legal team to support risk management initiatives and ensure compliance with company policies and legal regulations. </li><li><b>Collaboration:</b> Serve as a liaison between the legal team and other departments (e.g., finance, HR, IT), ensuring alignment on cross-functional projects, budget management, and operational initiatives. </li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree (advanced degrees are a plus but not required). </li><li>5+ years of experience in legal operations and management in-house or at a law firm.  </li><li>Proficient in business applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel, document management systems, and legal enterprise software. </li><li>Ability to work with multiple data sets to make informed recommendations; experience with business intelligence tools such as Analytics and Power BI is preferred. </li><li>Experience in implementing and managing legal technology solutions (e.g., contract management systems, billing platforms). </li><li>Proven ability to streamline operations and manage legal department budgets. </li><li>Strong project management skills with a focus on process improvement. </li><li>Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. </li><li>Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects simultaneously. </li><li>Knowledge of legal billing practices, contracts, and regulatory requirements. </li></ul><br><div><b><span style="font-size:12pt;">Benefits and Perks</span></b></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">We offer competitive compensation and benefits designed to support you inside and outside of work:</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">       </span><span style="font-size:12pt;">Training / Professional development opportunities </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">       </span><span style="font-size:12pt;">401(k) with 4% company match</span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">       </span><span style="font-size:12pt;">Summer Fridays</span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">       </span><span style="font-size:12pt;">Flexible remote/hybrid work options</span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">       </span><span style="font-size:12pt;">Paid parental leave</span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">       </span><span style="font-size:12pt;">Team lunches, events, and stocked kitchens</span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">       </span><span style="font-size:12pt;">Modern, collaborative office spaces in Asbury Park, New York City, Boston, Chicago, and Baltimore</span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">       </span><span style="font-size:12pt;">Medical, dental, and vision coverage</span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">       </span><span style="font-size:12pt;">Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance</span></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>

<p>Solar Landscape is the leading commercial and community solar developer in the United States. We partner with the world's largest real estate companies to develop, install, and operate solar projects on commercial and industrial rooftops. Through our groundbreaking community solar model, households in surrounding communities can subscribe to receive solar power at a guaranteed discount. To date, Solar Landscape has deployed over 400 megawatts of renewable energy projects totaling over $1 billion in capital investment. Solar Landscape was named the #1 Distributed Generation developer for 2023 by New Project Media and was awarded the U.S. Department of Energy&rsquo;s Equitable Community Solar Grand Prize. We reinvest in our communities as a leading provider of solar PPAs to municipalities, schools, and universities, as well as through our award-winning solar workforce development program. To learn more about how we are making solar power affordable and accessible to all, visit www.solarlandscape.com</p>

Director, Legal Operations

<div><b><span>About Us</span></b></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Solar Landscape is the leading commercial rooftop solar developer in the U.S. Only 4% of commercial rooftops host solar today — we’re 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 America’s energy and future right where it’s needed most. By turning rooftops into local power plants, we’re reshaping how — and how fast — energy gets built in the U.S.</div><div><br></div><div>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 Energy’s Grand Prize for Clean Energy, Solar Landscape is defining the future of energy generation in America.</div><div><br></div><div>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.</div><div><br></div><div>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, we’re 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 that’s troubleshooting a system design or catching up over lunch.</div><div><br></div><div>If you’re 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. — we’d love to meet you.</div><div><br></div><div><b><span>About The Role</span></b></div><div><br></div><div>The Director of Legal Operations will report to the General Counsel and will play a pivotal role in shaping the operational framework of Solar Landscape’s legal department as it scales. This role will focus on establishing best practices across legal operations, improving workflows, and ensuring that the team is equipped with the right tools and processes to deliver outstanding legal support to the organization. You will be responsible for evaluating and implementing software solutions for contract management, billing, file management, and other administrative functions.&nbsp;</div><br><br><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li><b>Legal Operations Strategy:</b> Develop and implement a comprehensive legal operations strategy aligned with the department’s growth and the company’s business goals.&nbsp;</li><li><b>Process Optimization:</b>Identify opportunities to improve and streamline workflows, reducing manual processes and enhancing collaboration within the legal team and with cross-functional departments.&nbsp;</li><li><b>Software Evaluation &amp; Implementation:</b> Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of legal technology solutions, including contract management systems, billing platforms, document management, and administrative tools.&nbsp;</li><li><b>Vendor &amp; Budget Management:</b> Oversee legal vendor management, including negotiating contracts, managing billing processes, and optimizing relationships with external counsel and legal service providers.&nbsp;</li><li><b>Data &amp; Reporting:</b>Establish metrics and reporting frameworks to track the department’s performance, improve decision-making, and ensure operational transparency.&nbsp;</li><li><b>Compliance &amp; Risk Management Support:</b> Work closely with the legal team to support risk management initiatives and ensure compliance with company policies and legal regulations.&nbsp;</li><li><b>Collaboration:</b> Serve as a liaison between the legal team and other departments (e.g., finance, HR, IT), ensuring alignment on cross-functional projects, budget management, and operational initiatives.&nbsp;</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree (advanced degrees are a plus but not required).&nbsp;</li><li>5+ years of experience in legal operations and management in-house or at a law firm.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Proficient in business applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel, document management systems, and legal enterprise software.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to work with multiple data sets to make informed recommendations; experience with business intelligence tools such as Analytics and Power BI is preferred.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in implementing and managing legal technology solutions (e.g., contract management systems, billing platforms).&nbsp;</li><li>Proven ability to streamline operations and manage legal department budgets.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong project management skills with a focus on process improvement.&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects simultaneously.&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge of legal billing practices, contracts, and regulatory requirements.&nbsp;</li></ul><br><div><b><span>Benefits and Perks</span></b></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><span>We offer competitive compensation and benefits designed to support you inside and outside of work:</span></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><span>·</span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>Training / Professional development opportunities </span></div><div><span>·</span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>401(k) with 4% company match</span></div><div><span>·</span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>Summer Fridays</span></div><div><span>·</span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>Flexible remote/hybrid work options</span></div><div><span>·</span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>Paid parental leave</span></div><div><span>·</span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>Team lunches, events, and stocked kitchens</span></div><div><span>·</span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>Modern, collaborative office spaces in Asbury Park, New York City, Boston, Chicago, and Baltimore</span></div><div><span>·</span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>Medical, dental, and vision coverage</span></div><div><span>·</span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance</span></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>

Director, Legal Operations

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