VP Legal

Freedom Power•Austin, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Tired of the status quo? So are we. Freedom Power is leading the charge in the rapidly expanding world of home electrification. Weâve unified the expertise of Freedom Solar and Freedom HVAC to become a complete whole-house energy provider, and we're looking for passionate individuals to join our unstoppable team. This is more than a job; itâs a mission to achieve Energy Empowerment for our customers. We offer the full spectrum of solutionsâfrom cutting-edge solar and battery storage to high-efficiency HVAC, generators, and innovative Power Plans. Youâll be joining the same local, Texas-rooted teams committed to customer-first excellence, but with a massive new opportunity for growth and impact. If you want to build a rewarding career by helping homeowners take control of their energy, slash their bills, and stay protected no matter whatâyour future starts here. We take great pride in living by these 6 core values: Pride in Quality Craftsmanship Go Above and Beyond Put People First Have a Humble Heart Give a Damn Shoot Straight Freedom Power is looking for a talented and experienced VP Legal to oversee the companyâs legal affairs and various initiatives across the companyâs business units. This role is broad in scope and will expose you to all parts of the business. You will be encouraged to build your profile internally by working collaboratively across departments and regions, reducing the companyâs risk profile, and driving revenue growth.

Requirements

3+ years as a licensed attorney (in-house experience preferred, but not required).
JD from an accredited law school and active membership in the Texas State Bar (or ability to obtain admission within 60 days from start date).
Strong experience in commercial transactional matters, ideally in construction, energy, or project finance; some litigation experience is desirable.
Experience in, or at least a willingness to learn about, the renewable energy industry.
Capacity to work autonomously, handle multiple priorities, and excel in a dynamic environment.
Strategic thinker with strong business acumen who can clearly articulate recommendations to drive informed decision-making.
Ability to work from our office in Austin, TX. This is an in-office position.
Excellent communication skills.
Willingness to roll up your sleeves and get dirty in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Professional demeanor, high level of integrity, good judgment, attention to detail, and effective problem solver.
Alignment with the companyâs mission and core values.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor on all legal matters for internal stakeholders.
Manage the departmental budget.
Provide forward-looking, pragmatic legal guidance to our Executive, Sales, Marketing, and Commercial teams to ensure their activities, business practices, and transactions comply with relevant laws and regulations.
Assist with corporate secretarial tasks, including entity management, and drafting, updating, and maintaining the companyâs policies and procedures.
Drive revenue by leading the drafting, review, and negotiation of agreements in support of the companyâs business, such as installation agreements and terms and conditions for our solar, HVAC, and generator sales, construction agreements for our Commercial & Industrial team, material procurement contracts for our Supply Chain team, and various other marketing, consulting, and service agreements.
Manage escalated customer disputes and litigation matters; advise with respect to customer cancellations, liens, collections, and related matters.
Oversee the companyâs vendor onboarding process, including leading the negotiation of vendor agreements and managing the companyâs relationship with its third-party vendor onboarding partner.
Efficiently partner with outside legal counsel to promote Freedom Solar Powerâs growth and interests.
Support the Executive team and the companyâs key strategic projects, high-profile issues, and mission, while demonstrating its core values.
Develop and ensure adherence to legal guidelines and in-house policies, maintaining the companyâs legal and ethical standards.