Deputy General Counsel

Deputy General Counsel

Solar / Clean Energy

Northwest Houston | 4 Days In Office | $200k-$275k

The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of transactional legal experience, with a strong background in solar, renewable energy, clean energy, manufacturing, commercial transactions, or a closely related industry. Experience with supply agreements, sales of goods, UCC matters, construction, equipment, leasing, and other commercial contracts is highly valued.

What You'll Do

• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, supplier agreements, intercompany agreements, equipment, construction, and leasing agreements.
• Partner directly with internal business leaders and provide practical, business-focused legal guidance.
• Advise on contract terms, payment structures, insurance, bonding, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Prepare formal notices, default letters, and other contractual communications.
• Support project teams with contract interpretation, enforcement, and compliance.
• Assist with disputes, claims, and litigation matters, coordinating with outside counsel as needed.
• Ensure agreements and business activities comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Review NDAs, vendor agreements, policies, and other corporate and commercial documents.
• Maintain corporate records, minutes books, organizational documents, and required filings.
• Work cross-functionally with operations, finance, sales, procurement, and other business teams.

What We're Looking For

• Juris Doctor (JD) from a Top 50 U.S. law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 8+ years of relevant transactional legal experience.
• Experience in solar, renewable energy, clean energy, energy, manufacturing, or a related industry strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, commercial transactions, UCC matters, and supply/sales agreements.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex agreements and identify and manage business risk.
• Strong business judgment and the ability to provide practical legal advice to non-legal stakeholders.
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing organization where the legal function partners closely with the business.

Work Schedule

• Northwest Houston / Cypress area
• Monday- Friday
• 4 days per week in the office
• Remote work available up to 1 day per week

Compensation & Benefits

• $180,000?$250,000+ base salary, depending on experience plus a yearly bonus
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) plan
• Career growth opportunities
• Opportunity to join a growing company in the renewable energy industry

Interested? Apply directly or reach out to me confidentially to learn more about the opportunity.

HOUNW35

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 138952 when responding to this ad.