Job Description

Job Posting: Legal Analyst

Reports to: Chief People & Legal Officer

Company: SunVest Solar, LLC®

Location: Chicago, IL

Type: Full-Time, Onsite

Compensation: Competitive Base Salary + Discretionary Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits

About SunVest:

SunVest is a Chicago-based renewable energy company driving the transition to a sustainable future. With more than 2 gigawatts of development projects and a growing portfolio of operational assets expected to reach 300 megawatts in 2026, SunVest is shaping the future of renewable energy. Our expertise spans the entire energy transition value chain, from development and construction to financing and operations. For more information, visit .

Position Overview:

SunVest’s Legal team is responsible for providing comprehensive legal support across the organization, ensuring the company's operations comply with applicable laws and regulations, and facilitating our ambitious growth plans through strategic legal counsel.

As our Legal Analyst, you will report directly to the Chief People & Legal Officer, and you will be responsible for supporting the Legal team more broadly, including on Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship compliance, as well as other critical operational, contractual, and organizational initiatives. This role offers an opportunity to engage meaningfully in the development of renewable energy projects while helping to streamline legal processes and documentation standards across the company. Responsibilities include:

Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Compliance

• Monitor and ensure compliance with prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements under federal and state regulations, including IRS guidance under Sections 45Y and 48E of the Internal Revenue Code.
• Track and maintain wage determinations, job classifications, and apprenticeship ratios across development and construction projects.
• Coordinate with internal teams and third-party platforms to implement compliance workflows.

Contract Management & Legal Operations

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and managing standard legal documents and agreements using company templates.
• Support continuous improvement of template documents and contracting processes.
• Maintain organized and accessible legal records and files, including project-related compliance documents.

Special Projects & Legal Support

• Support special legal, compliance, or operational projects as assigned by the Chief People & Legal Officer.
• Conduct legal and policy research as needed.
• Provide tracking and support for emerging regulatory or tax incentive issues (e.g., FEOC rules, beginning of construction requirements, and bonus credit eligibility).

What We’re Looking For:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Finance, Economics, Business, or a closely related field is preferred. Strong academic performance (e.g., academic honors at a top ranked school) is highly valued.
• Detail Orientation: Demonstrated ability to manage compliance tracking, organize documents, and follow evolving legal rules.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive mindset for process improvements.
• Collaboration: Strong verbal and written communication skills to work effectively with teams and stakeholders.
• Project Management: Outstanding organizational and time management skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Mission Alignment: A strong passion for renewable energy and a commitment to advancing sustainable solutions with integrity.

Why Join SunVest?

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including 401(k) employer match and health/vision/dental coverage.
• Generous and flexible time off policy, including company holidays.
• Career growth opportunities in an exciting and rapidly expanding industry.

SunVest 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.

The salary range for this role reflects the broad array of factors considered in making compensation decisions. These factors include, but are not limited to, skill sets, experience, training, licensure, and certifications, as well as other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the geographic differential associated with the location where the position may be filled. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $55,000-$70,000 . At SunVest, it is uncommon for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, as compensation decisions are tailored to the specifics of each case.

We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. We request that recruiters and agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this or any other role within the company. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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

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