Associate General Counsel, In-House Attorney

SunPower • Orem, UT

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate General Counsel will serve as support to the Chief Legal Officer and to the company’s leadership team. This is a salaried, full-time position with the ability to work either partially or entirely on-site in Orem, UT, or fully remotely with the approval of the Chief Legal Officer. SunPower is looking for skilled attorneys with backgrounds in areas such as transactional law, litigation, intellectual property, consumer finance, regulatory licensing and permitting, residential and commercial construction, employment law, and other areas of the law applicable to a publicly-traded, consumer-focused, renewable energy company. Particular attention will be given to candidates with strong prior experience with securities laws and filings, capital markets, and public board governance. Applicants should expect that the position requires flexibility and agility, including potentially working odd hours as required by business demands.

Requirements

• J.D from an accredited U.S. law school
• A license to practice law from a U.S. state
• Minimum of 3+ years of legal experience
• Backgrounds in areas such as transactional law, litigation, intellectual property, consumer finance, regulatory licensing and permitting, residential and commercial construction, employment law, renewable energy, securities laws and filings, capital markets, and public board governance.
• Strong communication skills, good judgement, and common sense.
• Complete legal and business research projects and other tasks quickly and thoroughly.
• Effectively manage outside counsel.
• In-depth understanding of solar energy market dynamics, federal and state regulations, and the energy industry’s legal environment.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with experience leading and mentoring legal teams.
• Strong business acumen, able to advise on strategic decisions from a legal perspective.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the residential solar industry or renewables is ideal but not required.
• Experience working in a high-growth solar energy or renewable energy company.
• Prior in-house experience is ideal.
• Capable of working across a wide variety of legal practice areas and with many non-lawyers across SunPower’s various business units.
• Familiarity with tax incentives, government subsidies, and policy-related issues affecting solar energy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the negotiation, drafting, and execution of contracts with suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders related to residential solar energy projects.
• Manage risk by advising on the structure of business development projects and form business program agreements.
• Oversee and manage litigation matters, disputes, and claims involving the company, working with external counsel when necessary.
• Develop strategies for dispute resolution, including negotiation, mediation, or settlement.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with the company’s operations and projects.
• Develop internal policies and procedures to protect the company from legal and financial exposure.
• Act as the primary liaison between the company and its external legal advisors, investors, and regulatory bodies.
• Represent the company in industry forums and regulatory proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree