Sr. Transactions Counsel

Overview

Senior Transactions Counsel will support the business in navigating complex regulatory and contractual matters. This role advises on commercial contract negotiation and regulatory compliance, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to align legal strategy with business goals—particularly for renewable energy projects and technological innovation.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts in the renewable energy space, including:
  • Supplier agreements
  • EPC contracts
  • Solar equipment supply agreements (PV, BESS, power electronics)
  • Vendor agreements
  • Service contracts
  • Consulting agreements
  • SaaS agreements
  • Strategic partnership agreements
  • Non-disclosure agreements
• Collaborate with the Executive Team, Operations, and finance teams to ensure legal risk is appropriately assessed and managed.
• Monitor evolving energy regulations and help develop policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Create scalable legal processes, playbooks, templates, and risk review frameworks.
• Partner with and coordinate outside counsel.
• Perform other related tasks as needed.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (preferably California).
• 5+ years of legal experience, with at least 3 years of in-house counsel experience in the renewable energy, energy infrastructure, or clean tech sectors.
• Experience drafting and negotiating supplier agreements in the renewables space, including EPC contracts; solar equipment supply agreements (PV, BESS, power electronics); services and consulting agreements; SaaS agreements; and NDAs.
• Ability to advise on contract interpretation orally and in writing.
• Excellent drafting, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Located in the Pacific Time Zone.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in commercial contracts and project finance/development.
• Exposure to IP, data privacy, and software licensing issues.

Compensation & Benefits

• Minimum salary of $200,000 to maximum salary of $260,000 + equity + benefits.
• Health Insurance: 100% coverage of employee premiums under a Gold-level PPO plan.
• Dental & Vision Insurance: 50% of employee premiums covered.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with a 6% employer match.

Location

Bay Area/Remote. (Pacific Time Zone preferred/required per role requirements.)

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against applicants or employees based on protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be available for applicants with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), and local laws.