Corporate Counsel

Thanks for visiting our Career Page. Please review our open positions and apply to the positions that match your qualifications. Position : Corporate CounselReports To : President, TransGrid EnergyLocation : Irvine, CAEmployment Type : Full-time, Exempt, HybridIndustry : Renewable EnergyCOMPANY OVERVIEW : TransGrid Energy is a newly established renewable energy company that invests, develops, owns, and operates utility-scale renewable energy projects. TransGrid has a robust pipeline of projects in the near term and will expand its energy asset portfolio across the United States.As an affiliate company of Hanwha Group, a Fortune Global 500 company, driven by a firm commitment to advancing the clean energy future, TransGrid Energy strives to shape the renewable energy landscape by providing sustainable and reliable power solutions tailored to meet the energy needs of today and tomorrow.POSITION OVERVIEW : We seek a highly skilled and seasoned Corporate Counsel to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and engaging in a wide range of legal matters, with an emphasis on commercial contracts of solar and battery energy storage systems. The Corporate Counsel will provide effective and practical legal advice on complex transactions, manage the legal function of these projects, and be responsible for documentation of these transactions.RESPONSIBILITIES : Provide effective counsel to the management and senior executives of the Company on major business transactions, including the review of relevant legal documents, and management of renewable energy-related projects throughout late development, construction, and operation phases.Manage and engage in a wide range of legal matters, including commercial agreements, entity formation and management, HR / employment, real estate, dispute resolution, and daily reactive and proactive legal needs, and give accurate and timely counsel to executives in a variety of legal topics.Responsible for all legal aspects of commercial contracting, including drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts.Research and evaluate risk factors regarding business decisions and operations, and provide an action plan.Participate in the drafting and development of Company policies, procedures, and programs and provide continuing counsel and guidance on legal matters, and on legal implications of all matters.Ensure that the Company conducts its business in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.Manage and evaluate the Company’s outside counsel.Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned.REQUIREMENTS : Law degree from an accredited institution, and admitted to practice law in at least one of the U.S. jurisdictions, such as New York, Texas, or California.Experience coordinating across various internal groups, e.g., business, legal, and compliance departments.At least five years of transactional experience as an attorney in a law firm or in-house legal department.Ability to meet tight deadlines while simultaneously prioritizing multiple projects.Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : Qualification to practice as in-house counsel in California is strongly preferred.Exposure to and / or familiarity with reviewing, drafting, and negotiating renewable energy project contracts (including offtake agreements, EPC contracts, and O&M contracts as well as general corporate matters) is preferred.WORK AUTHORIZATION : The ideal candidate for this role will be authorized to work in the US before joining TransGrid Energy LLC. The Company will not sponsor or offer assistance with the sponsorship for work authorization in the United States.DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION : TransGrid Energy believes that diversity and inclusion are vital to our success. We believe that by embracing different ideas and approaches, we enhance our ability to deliver the best results for our employees, our environment, and ultimately our business partners and customers. We foster a culture where all colleagues are empowered to share their passions and ideas so that we may collectively embrace and overcome the challenges in our industry and work toward a brighter future.TransGrid Energy is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.#J-18808-Ljbffr