General Counsel

<div class="content-intro">Interested in joining a growing company where you will work with talented colleagues, enhance a supportive and energetic culture, and be part of the climate solution? At Energy Solutions, we focus on the big impacts. And we believe that market-based programs can be a powerful force to deliver large-scale energy, carbon, and water-use savings. Since 1995, we’ve harnessed that power to offer proven, performance-based solutions for our utility, government, and institutional customers.</div>Job Summary: The General Counsel is the company’s most senior legal leader and a strategic partner to C-Suite. This role sets the legal vision for Energy Solutions and translates that vision into practical strategies that protect the company and accelerate its growth.The General Counsel leads and develops the Legal Team, including the Contracts and Compliance functions, and is accountable for building a high-performing, business-oriented legal organization. Exceptional communication skills are essential: the General Counsel must engage credibly with the Board, C-Suite, clients, regulators, and opposing counsel, and must distill complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance for non-legal audiences. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:  <ul><li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Serve as strategic counsel to Leadership and C-Suite on legal and regulatory developments that shape Energy Solutions’ business, translating risk into clear, commercially grounded recommendations</li><li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Partner with the executive team to identify, prioritize, and manage enterprise legal risk, and deliver proactive, business-forward advice that enables decision-making at the speed of the business</li><li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Evaluate contracts prior to execution to identify legal and commercial risk, negotiate favorable terms, and confirm alignment with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies</li><li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Anticipate legal and commercial risks in new business lines and design contract structures and templates that enable growth while protecting the company</li><li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Lead, mentor, and develop the Legal, Contracts, and Compliance team, refining a collaborative, high-performing legal function aligned to the company’s strategic priorities</li><li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Shape the development and implementation of organizational contract requirements, policies and procedures that align with the companies’ mission, values, and strategic direction, while maintaining best practices and protection against legal, regulatory, and liability issues   </li><li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Determine and execute litigation and dispute resolution strategy, directing outside counsel as needed and owning case outcomes on behalf of the company</li><li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Select, direct, and manage outside counsel as needed to deliver high-quality results efficiently and on budget</li></ul> Minimum qualifications:  <ul><li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Juris doctor from an accredited law school required </li><li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;">10 years of legal experience </li><li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;">In-depth experience with contract negotiations and commercial law</li><li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Legal leadership experience (supervising attorneys, para-legals, and contracts professionals) </li><li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Proven experience building, leading, and mentoring a high-performing legal team</li><li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Executive presence and the ability to communicate credibly and persuasively with the Board, C-Suite, clients, regulators, and staff at all levels</li><li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Exceptional written and verbal communication, negotiation, and organizational skills, with the ability to distill complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance</li><li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Strong legal writing, project management and record keeping skills </li><li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Extensive experience using Microsoft Office and a contract management platform</li><li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Ability to work well with a variety of team members and thrive independently  </li></ul> The salary range for this role is $195,000 - $270,000, with a target compensation of $195,000 - $232,000 plus Bonus based on experience and qualifications.   <div class="content-conclusion">Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a generous retirement package. Energy Solutions provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, other pre-tax contribution plans and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).AI Use At Energy Solutions we believe in the importance of authentic interactions and equitable opportunities. We base our candidate selection on one’s own skills, knowledge, and experience. To ensure the integrity and fairness of our interview process, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools (including Generative AI) or other means to generate or assist with responses during interviews is strictly prohibited. This practice supports our commitment to create a transparent and equitable space where skills, knowledge and experience can truly shine.Equal Opportunity EmployerEnergy Solutions is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Energy Solutions conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.Office Locations and a Remote WorkforceEnergy Solutions operates as a predominantly remote workforce with offices in  <a class="c-link" href="https://energy-solution.com/contact-us/" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://energy-solution.com/contact-us/" data-sk="tooltip_parent">six different locations</a>. Employees who reside within 40 miles of an office (except New York) will be assigned to that location, though in-office attendance requirements may vary by team. At this time, we are not accepting applications from candidates residing in the following states: Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, and North Dakota.Background Check InformationInformation will be requested to perform the compulsory background check. A drug screen and authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely are preconditions of employment. Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.Reasonable Accommodations Energy Solutions is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations in completing this application, interviewing, and/or completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email <a href="mailto:accommodation@energy-solution.com">accommodation@energy-solution.com</a>.<a href="https://energy-solution.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ES-Privacy-Notice-for-Job-Applicants.pdf" target="_blank">Privacy Notice for Job Applicants </a>  </div>

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