Assistant General Counsel Litigation & Employment Law

SOLV Energy•San Diego, CA

2d•$162,624 - $203,280•Hybrid

About The Position

SOLV Energy is seeking a seasoned, commercially minded Assistant General Counsel to serve as a legal partner across the organization. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Legal Officer and working closely with the Chief Legal Officer, this attorney will provide legal advice focused on employment law and workforce matters—including union relationships and prevailing wage requirements—litigation management, and regulatory compliance. The role calls for a collaborative attorney who can work autonomously, exercise sound judgment under pressure, and translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance for senior business stakeholders. The position is hybrid, with regular in-office presence in San Diego, California; specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process. The Assistant General Counsel will advise People Operations, business leadership, and Operations teams on employment matters; manage employment claims and the company’s broader litigation portfolio; and support regulatory compliance and agency interactions. The role also includes overseeing outside counsel, advising on risk and strategy, coordinating discovery and investigations, and partnering with Compliance and Risk functions on effective compliance programs, policies, and controls.

Requirements

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
Active bar membership in good standing.
At least 10 years of post-bar legal experience, with meaningful experience in litigation management, employment law matters, and regulatory compliance or matters.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex legal issues and explain them clearly to non-lawyer audiences.
Demonstrated sound, pragmatic legal judgment; ability to identify and prioritize risk and deliver decisive, actionable advice in a fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to build effective working relationships with lawyers, business partners, senior leadership, and cross-functional teams.
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

A combination of law firm experience, preferably in litigation, and in-house counsel experience.
Prior in-house experience at a company of comparable size and complexity.
Experience relevant to the specialty construction industry.
Experience managing employment litigation through trial or arbitration.
Experience managing other direct-report attorneys.

Responsibilities

Advise People Operations and business leadership on employment matters, including hiring, performance management, terminations, leaves, accommodations, union and collective bargaining relationships, workforce reductions, and workplace investigations.
Draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements, collective bargaining agreements, project labor agreements, offer letters, separation agreements, non-competition and non-solicitation covenants, and confidentiality agreements.
Counsel on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, NLRA, state wage and hour laws, and applicable state leave statutes.
Advise on union matters, including disputes under collective bargaining agreements and project labor agreements.
Advise on prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements, including requirements under the Inflation Reduction Act and similar state-level regulations nationwide.
Manage employment-related claims and proceedings before the EEOC, state agencies, arbitration panels, and courts; supervise outside employment counsel as appropriate.
Partner with People Operations to develop and maintain employee handbooks, workplace policies, and training programs on harassment prevention, anti-discrimination, and other employment compliance topics.
Advise on executive and key employee compensation arrangements, including equity plans and incentive structures, from an employment law perspective.
Provide practical, day-to-day legal counsel to Operations teams on labor and employment matters.
Identify legal risks in business operations and develop practical mitigation strategies related to labor and employment.
Manage the company’s litigation portfolio, including construction, commercial, and other contract litigation and claims, from case inception through resolution.
Select, retain, supervise, and evaluate outside litigation counsel; negotiate engagement terms and manage legal budgets for cost-effective outcomes.
Develop and implement litigation strategy, assess litigation risk and exposure, and recommend settlement or trial decisions.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders on litigation holds, document preservation, and discovery obligations.
Manage and coordinate responses to government investigations, regulatory inquiries, and subpoenas.
Prepare and present litigation status reports, risk assessments, and reserve recommendations to the Chief Legal Officer, Deputy Chief Legal Officer, and senior leadership.
Support environmental, health, and safety legal compliance as applicable to company operations.
Coordinate legal support for interactions with regulatory agencies, including correspondence, audits, inspections, and enforcement proceedings.
Monitor, analyze, and advise on federal, state, and local regulatory developments affecting the company, industry, and operations.
Manage regulatory filings and ongoing compliance obligations applicable to the company’s industry sector.
Partner with Compliance and Risk functions to design, implement, and maintain compliance programs, policies, and internal controls.