Overview
An innovative energy storage software and services provider is seeking an experienced Product Counsel to join their growing legal team. This role involves supporting commercial contracts related to energy storage project development and related services, as well as compliance, governance, and corporate matters. The position reports to the Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary and collaborates closely with Technology, Business Development, and other teams during a period of rapid growth. The role may be hybrid based in Durham, NC or Delray Beach, FL, or fully remote.
Responsibilities
- Draft, negotiate, and analyze a broad range of complex technology services contracts
- Provide timely and high-quality legal advice and support to technology, business development, and other teams
- Support and manage the intellectual property portfolio
- Monitor and support ongoing compliance activities
- Minimize reliance on outside counsel
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Minimum of five years practicing law in the technology sector
- Substantial experience representing developers in SaaS and other technology services, product development, intellectual property prosecution and management, data privacy and security, and regulatory compliance
- Experience with battery storage projects preferred
- At least three years of sophisticated technology transaction and/or intellectual property prosecution experience at a major law firm preferred
- Excellent writing skills
- Effective communication skills in formal and informal settings with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly in business and legal contexts
- Deep intellectual curiosity and demonstrated problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative, cross-functional environment with limited supervision
- Membership in good standing in at least one state bar
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Bachelor’s degree or comparable background in engineering, computer science, data science, applied mathematics, or a similar field strongly preferred
- Ability to work effectively in a hybrid or remote work environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Compensation & Benefits
Details regarding compensation and benefits were not provided.
Location
This position may be based in Durham, North Carolina, Delray Beach, Florida, or be fully remote, with hybrid work options available.