Inventure
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Base pay range
$230,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr
We are seeking a Legal Director to establish and lead our in-house legal function. This is our first internal legal hire, making it a unique opportunity for an experienced legal professional to build and shape the company’s legal infrastructure.
The role will focus on transitioning key legal responsibilities from external counsel to in-house, optimizing legal processes, managing risk, and supporting growth.
Key Responsibilities
- In-House Legal Transition: Gradually take over legal responsibilities from external counsel, establishing internal processes and best practices.
- Corporate & Transactional Law: Oversee project financing, M&A, and corporate structuring for new developments and acquisitions.
- Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate key agreements, including PPAs, EPC contracts, O&M agreements, and financing documents.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local energy regulations and corporate governance requirements.
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with project development, financing, and operations.
- External Counsel Coordination: Maintain strategic oversight of external legal support while optimizing cost efficiency.
- Dispute Resolution & Litigation: Manage and oversee legal disputes, working with external counsel as necessary.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with executives, investors, and project partners to facilitate smooth transactions and operations.
Qualifications & Experience
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership.
- 5+ years of legal experience, preferably with a mix of law firm and in-house roles in renewable energy, infrastructure, or project finance.
- Expertise in energy project development, finance, and regulatory compliance.
- Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills, particularly with PPAs, EPCs, and financing agreements.
- Experience transitioning legal functions from external counsel to an in-house team is a plus.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Why Join Us?
- Make an impact on the Clean Energy sector.
- Opportunity to build the legal function from the ground up in a high-growth, mission-driven company.
- Work closely with senior leadership to shape legal and business strategy.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package, including equity participation.
- A dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment focused on accelerating the clean energy transition.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Services for Renewable Energy and Law Practice
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