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Sr. Counsel (Remote - US)

Remote - US

Interested in joining a growing company where you will work with talented colleagues, enhance a supportive and energetic culture, and be part of the climate solution? At Energy Solutions, we focus on the big impacts. And we believe that market-based programs can be a powerful force to deliver large-scale energy, carbon, and water-use savings. Since 1995, we’ve harnessed that power to offer proven, performance-based solutions for our utility, government, and institutional customers.

The Senior Counsel position is responsible for advising Energy Solutions on a broad range of legal matters, under the direction of the General Counsel. These may include general corporate matters; monitoring and advising the company about legal and regulatory developments impacting the company; advising on intellectual property issues; advising on legal requirements applicable to new product offerings and new lines of business; drafting legal documents; reviewing agreements and advising on contractual relationships with customers, business partners, subcontractors, and vendors; providing oversight with respect to internal compliance functions; managing outside legal counsel; and other matters. As many of the company’s core clients are governmental entities or utilities, experience in and knowledge of administrative, energy, or utility law would be helpful. Since many of the company’s product offerings relate to renewable energy, energy conservation, and electrification programs, experience in these areas would also be a plus.  

 

The Senior Counsel is expected to be a high-performing self-starter who has a keen eye for detail, fosters a collaborative environment and is motivated to establish and improve legal policies and procedures. This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level attorney to be at the forefront of decarbonizing the energy sector with a growing and dynamic company. 

 

 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

  • Review and negotiate a broad range of legal agreements for Energy Solutions, including client contracts; agreements relating to a variety of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and decarbonization-related incentive programs; subcontractor and vendor agreements; federal contracts; and non-disclosure agreements. 
  • Provide legal advice to the company regarding its legal obligations and risks, including with respect to contractual, statutory, and regulatory requirements.  
  • Counsel the company on corporate governance, intellectual property, and privacy legal matters. 
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.   
  • Review and advise on legal strategy in response to any threatened or actual litigation. 
  • Draft bespoke agreements for new business opportunities. 
  • Assist with the development and implementation of Company-wide contract requirements, policies, and procedures that align with the mission, values, and strategic direction of the company, while maintaining best practices and mitigating legal risk.  
  • Other duties as assigned by the General Counsel.   

 

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school is required. The attorney must be licensed to practice law in a U.S. state. 
  • 4 years of experience as a practicing attorney, preferably with a focus on corporate law and transactional matters. 
  • In-depth experience with drafting and negotiating complex agreements. 
  • Attention to detail and excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.  
  • Strong legal writing, project management, and record-keeping skills.   
  • Extensive experience using Microsoft Office.   
  • Ability to work well with a cross-functional team and thrive independently.    
  • Experience working in the energy sector is a plus (e.g., for an electric or gas utility, an energy consulting firm, or a governmental entity that has jurisdiction over utilities and/ or energy policy). 
  • Experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and federal contracts is a plus. 

 

 Compensation is commensurate with experience with the pay band of  $145,000 - $180,000 / Annually

 

Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a generous retirement package. Energy Solutions provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, other pre-tax contribution plans and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Office Locations and a Remote Workforce

Energy Solutions is a predominantly remote workforce with offices in six different locations. At this time, we are not accepting applications from the following states (Alaska, Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Wyoming).

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility 

We live out our mission day in and day out by helping our clients and communities generate clean energy solutions the world needs. Our success is dependent on developing a team of creative thinkers, innovators, and a workforce that reflects the diversity of our world. To that end, we’re committed to hiring, promoting, and retaining a diversity of talent, and infusing inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) throughout our business. We encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds and all walks of life to apply. Come grow with us at Energy Solutions!  

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Information will be requested to perform the compulsory background check. A drug screen and authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely are preconditions of employment. Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

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Energy Solutions is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations in completing this application, interviewing, and/or completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email accommodation@energy-solution.com.

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