Senior Counsel

About the Role

This position is for an attorney to manage legal issues and coordinate compliance in unregulated business subsidiaries, including support of project development and construction, day-to-day management of legal issues, and the contracting process. The role may also include managing litigation matters. This attorney will assist the PowerSecure, Inc. legal department in managing the company’s legal demands, help business leaders assess risk, and advise on mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary legal support for day-to-day PowerSecure legal issues.
• Support contract formation and negotiation through all stages and contract types (e.g., purchase agreements, equipment, procurement and construction agreements, long-term service agreements, warranty and operational matters, capital lease structures, confidentiality agreements, and purchase orders).
• Support the business development team through all stages of strategic operations, including acquisition, development, and joint venture activities.
• Address miscellaneous contract interpretation and implementation questions.
• Review, draft, negotiate, and interpret power purchase agreements and similar energy sales contracts.
• Assist with legal support for partnership and joint venture administration, governance, and other legal issues arising from partnerships.
• Support the compliance function, including identifying contract obligations, ensuring proper implementation and interpretation, and managing contract retention.
• Support internal board functions and organizational compliance efforts.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.
• Current state license (in good standing) to practice law in North Carolina or another state.
• Minimum 7 years of legal experience, with a strong preference for experience in:
  • Equipment supply, procurement, or construction contracts.
  • Project development.
  • Manufacturing.
  • The energy industry.
• Experience negotiating and drafting commercial contracts.
• Experience managing other attorneys and legal teams.
• Ability to review, draft, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of commercial contracting matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrates initiative and can prioritize work.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Independent worker and problem solver.

Schedule

• This position is hybrid.
• Occasional travel may be required for training or meetings.
• Must be able to work flexible hours to accommodate different time zones (Central/Eastern/Mountain/Pacific), if necessary.
• Flexibility for after-hours tasks, as needed.