Corporate Counsel, Home Energy

Rehlko•Glendale, WI

About The Position

The Corporate Counsel is a strategic legal partner to the President of Home Energy and to executive and functional leaders. The role leads complex commercial contracting matters and provides enterprise-level legal risk management, strategic counsel on high-impact transactions, and practical advice supporting growth, customer commitments, and operational excellence. The position negotiates and structures commercially sound agreements, develops scalable contracting processes, and proactively mitigates legal, regulatory, and reputational risk. It also supports corporate governance and legal entity management, advises HR leaders on employment matters, monitors legal and regulatory developments, and contributes to corporate ethics and compliance activities.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school, with a strong academic record.
Active admission to practice law and good standing with at least one U.S. state bar; must satisfy applicable licensing and professional responsibility requirements.
At least 7 years of progressively responsible post-qualification legal experience, including substantial experience in complex corporate governance matters, corporate and commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, and dispute management.
Ability to serve as a trusted legal advisor to senior business leaders and exercise independent judgment on high-risk, high-impact legal and business issues.
Broad and deep expertise across multiple legal practice areas, advanced knowledge of U.S. federal and state laws, regulations, and governance frameworks, and ability to apply legal requirements in evolving business contexts.
Strong business acumen and ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives and provide practical, solutions-oriented advice.
Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, manage multiple complex matters, and maintain accuracy, organization, and professionalism.
Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, lead matters independently, and partner cross-functionally with finance, compliance, internal audit, and senior leadership.
Self-directed and proactive approach to identifying legal, regulatory, and governance risks and driving mitigation strategies without close supervision.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including precise and clear drafting and review of complex legal documents and effective communication with executive-level stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a multinational or highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic legal point of contact for leadership and key stakeholders, providing practical daily guidance and risk-focused counsel while balancing legal risk, deal speed, and commercial goals.
Lead negotiation, drafting, and review of complex customer, supplier, distribution and channel, manufacturing and supply, IT, professional services and consulting agreements, NDAs, leases, and other commercial agreements.
Ensure agreements align with strategic goals, risk appetite, contracting policies, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
Collaborate with the global legal team to align positions, share best practices, and support cross-border initiatives.
May mentor junior counsel or contract professionals and manage outside counsel to ensure high-quality, cost-effective support.
Support corporate governance, including preparing and reviewing board and committee materials, resolutions, and meeting minutes, and advising stakeholders on governance best practices.
Support legal entity management by maintaining corporate records and coordinating filings with internal teams and external registered-agent or corporate-services providers.
Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements and manage external service providers.
Provide HR functional leaders with legal support for employment activities, including recruitment, disciplinary action, and terminations.
Monitor and assess legal and regulatory developments affecting company operations, identify potential risks, and provide proactive advice and mitigation solutions.
Support corporate ethics and compliance activities, including participating in investigations.