Associate General Counsel, Corporate and Securities
About The Position
SB Energy is a leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares, focused on providing reliable, affordable energy at scale. Headquartered in Redwood City, CA, the company develops, builds, owns, and operates large-scale energy and data center infrastructure projects across the United States. Since its launch in 2019, SB Energy has become a top-tier integrated platform with over 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a significant pipeline. The company leverages innovation, including an AI-based digital platform, to deliver local, reliable energy infrastructure matched to load, aiming to accelerate the energy transition to cleaner power sources.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) and strong academic record from a leading law school.
- Licensed to practice law in the applicable state of residence.
- 5+ years of relevant experience at a major law firm or a sophisticated in-house legal department.
- Significant experience with securities transactions, SEC reporting and filing, corporate governance, and/or corporate finance.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Ability to set priorities and respond to changing demands from multiple sources.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Project management skills.
- Ability to negotiate.
- Ability to provide a high level of client service and build consensus across a matrixed client organization.
- Ability to interface with all levels of the organization.
- Ability to take lead on responsibilities with support from outside counsel and/or other members of the internal legal team.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal counsel to SB Energy’s executive team, board of directors, and cross-functional teams regarding corporate governance, securities filings, and platform growth.
- Work interactively with the legal team, executive team, and other functional teams.
- Provide counsel on emerging opportunities in datacenter and real estate development, utility-scale solar, battery storage, other energy resources, and development/acquisition of new technologies.
- Support and manage the Company’s SEC reporting process, including periodic filings, Reg FD and Section 16 reporting, and Rule 144 filings.
- Assist the General Counsel with corporate governance processes, including board and committee meetings, conflicts of interest review, insider trading policies, and related party transactions.
- Support corporate and project financings, including bond facilities, corporate debt, project debt, and other structures.
- Support, negotiate, and review acquisition structures and documentation for pipeline growth and market expansion.
- Research, review, interpret, draft, and negotiate securities policies and governance documents such as Stockholder’s Agreements, committee charters, and board/executive certifications and trainings.
- Manage and supervise outside counsel within budgetary constraints, including reviewing and approving invoices.
- Provide counsel on legal issues related to public company requirements.
Benefits
- 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
- Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
- Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
- Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
- Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
- Device Purchase Support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
