General Counsel

Are you a strategic, business‑minded legal leader ready to shape the future of a rapidly scaling renewable energy platform? We are currently seeking an exceptional General Counsel to serve as the organization’s senior legal advisor and first in-house legal hire. This is a rare opportunity to build and lead the legal function for a company driving the transition to clean energy across North America.About the RoleAs General Counsel, you will partner directly with the CEO and executive leadership team to guide legal strategy across project development, operations, finance, and corporate governance. You’ll operate in a dynamic, high‑growth environment where your judgment, independence, and ability to balance legal risk with business objectives will be essential.This is a hands‑on role with significant strategic impact - ideal for a seasoned attorney who thrives in fast-moving, entrepreneurial settings.What You’ll Lead:Commercial & Corporate ContractingDraft, negotiate, and manage a wide variety of commercial agreements, including:Asset/Membership Interest Purchase AgreementsEPC, O&M, utility, and interconnection contractsVendor, supplier, and customer/subscription agreementsBuild scalable contract standards, templates, and approval processes.Oversee legal risk, claims, disputes, and coordination with insurers and outside counsel.Project Development & Real EstateLead legal aspects of project development across the full lifecycle.Manage site control agreements, purchase/sale agreements, title/survey matters, and closings.Support corporate and project-level financing activities and lender diligence.Identify and mitigate risks related to distributed generation and community solar projects.Corporate Governance & ComplianceSupport board and committee governance, corporate policy development, and entity management.Serve as corporate secretary for board meetings.Advise on M&A, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and corporate actions.Cross-Functional Legal LeadershipProvide practical, business-first legal guidance to development, operations, customer teams, finance, and HR.Translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance for internal stakeholders.Outside Counsel & Cost ManagementManage and optimize external counsel relationships across multiple specialties.Drive cost efficiency while maintaining high-quality legal support.Innovation & AI EnablementChampion the use of AI and legal technology to improve:Contract reviewRisk identificationWorkflow efficiencyKnowledge managementCollaborate with internal teams on responsible AI governance, data privacy, and cybersecurity.What You Bring:RequiredJD from an accredited law school and active license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.10–15 years of legal experience with strengths in:Real estate and project development transactionsComplex commercial contractingOutside counsel managementCorporate governance and board-level mattersAbility to operate independently in a lean, scaling organization.Excellent business judgment and a pragmatic, solutions‑oriented approach.PreferredRenewable energy, community solar, infrastructure, or power markets background.Experience in project-driven sectors such as utilities or oil & gas.Comfort supporting distributed or remote teams.Exposure to multi-jurisdictional work across the U.S.