Litigation Counsel

Spruce Power•Houston, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Spruce Power is seeking a Litigation Counsel to join its Legal Department to manage the company’s litigation and arbitration docket from prelitigation through trial or final hearing. This is a hands-on litigation role. The successful candidate will personally handle the substantive legal work on the company’s matters, including drafting, strategy, and advocacy, and will engage outside counsel where appropriate.

Requirements

J.D. and active law license in good standing in any U.S. state; license in California or New Jersey preferred.
3-5 years of litigation experience, with substantial hands-on courtroom and arbitration experience
Demonstrated experience with AAA and JAMS arbitration rules and procedures
Strong litigation drafting skills (pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs)
Experience independently managing a litigation caseload from intake through resolution
Experience managing or directing outside counsel
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a high-volume, fast-moving docket independently
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with small claims court practice across multiple jurisdictions a plus
Renewable energy, solar, or consumer finance industry experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Handle all aspects of the company’s litigation and arbitration, from receipt of a prelitigation demand letter through resolution by settlement, trial, or arbitration award
Review and respond to pre-litigation demand letters and develop resolution strategies.
Personally draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, briefs, demand responses, and other litigation documents
Represent the company in arbitration proceedings, including those administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and JAMS, and handle all related procedural and substantive requirements
Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategy
Appear in court and at hearings as needed, including small claims matters across multiple states
Manage the company’s small claims matters across multiple states.
Engage, manage, and direct outside counsel while retaining ownership of strategy and case direction
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and reduce litigation risk.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders (compliance, operations, customer-facing teams) to gather facts, documents, and witness information needed for case handling
Track case status and deadline, and report on litigation portfolio status to the managing counsel