Legal Counsel, Litigation

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic legal advisor to senior leadership building strong, trusting relationships, and providing guidance on litigation, compliance, and other legal matters.
• Embody our value of "We Love People" by communicating clearly and acting swiftly.
• Partner with the People Team and cross-functional leaders to proactively address employment-related issues in conjunction with the Assistant General Counsel for employment law matters, ensuring compliance with evolving employment laws, and fostering a positive employee experience.
• Champion Sunrun’s ethical culture and core values across all departments and markets, ensuring the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct are maintained.
• Maintain a deep understanding of relevant regulations at the federal and state levels, ensuring the company remains compliant and well-positioned for growth, contributing to our drive to accelerate the adoption of clean energy.
• Collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior management and external counsel.
• Leverage AI-driven insights and tools to optimize performance; applicants should be experienced with current AI applications or exhibit a strong facility for learning and adopting emerging tech to stay at the forefront of the clean energy transition.

Qualifications

• J.D. and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar (California Bar preferred).
• Minimum of 8+ years of legal experience in a law firm or in-house with an emphasis on employment law.
• Proven track record managing complex employment litigation.
• Expertise in employment law, particularly California employment law.
• Strong team management skills, with a demonstrated ability to mentor and develop legal professionals.
• Experience managing outside counsel legal budgets through Legal Tracker or similar platform.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
• Highly motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical conduct and integrity.
• Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing AI tools to enhance productivity and streamline workflows, or possess the agility and "growth mindset" to rapidly master new AI technologies as they are integrated into Sunrun’s operations.

Physical Demands

• Position will be in our Corporate Office in San Francisco
• 10% Travel
• Prolonged sitting
• Frequent hand and finger movements for keyboard use
• Occasional standing and walking
• Reaching for items on a desk
• Lifting light objects like papers
• Ability to visually focus on computer screens for extended periods