Corporate Counsel Solar Industry

Description

• Transactional Support: Provide legal guidance and support for forming and managing transactional partnerships.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with business operations - intellectual property, employment law, data privacy, solar energy policy, and environmental compliance.
• Litigation Management: Coordinate and manage outside counsel for any litigation matters or disputes, including warranty claims, contract disputes, and regulatory compliance issues.
• Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and ensure compliance with evolving federal, state and local regulations impacting renewable energy projects. In addition to any environmental regulations, tax incentives, and import/export compliance.
• Advisory Role: Utilize legal expertise to provide counsel and problem-solving support to team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative legal environment.
• Contract Negotiation: Draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including but not limited to power purchase agreements (PPA), master supply agreement (MSA), consulting agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDA), and other strategic business agreements.

Requirements

• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to legal challenges
• Available to work on-site at the Irvine, CA office at least 3 days per week
• Minimum of 5 to 8 years of experience
• Strong listening and response skills
• Proficient in software: Microsoft, Google Suite, contract management, and docusign.
• Fluency/conversational Chinese is a plus but not required
• Strong understanding of energy law, regulatory compliance, and commercial contracts
• Ability to multitask and prioritize competing projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent negotiation, organizational, and communication skills
• Juris Doctor (JD) with membership in at least one of the two state bars - California or Texas Bar
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

Benefits

• Leisure Travel Discounts for Car Rental/Hotels/Flight
• Access to LifeMart discounted shopping portal through ADP
• 17 days of accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) annually
• Up to 3% 401k matching
• Free access to Fitness Center
• Free access to Recreation Center with ping pong tables and foosball
• Comprehensive Health Insurance Coverage – including dental and vision
• Paid parking for parking structure

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance