What are the responsibilities and job description for the In-House Attorney position at Sol-Up?

Job Description

Description :

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated In-House Attorney to join our team. The successful candidate will provide legal guidance on day-to-day business operations, support corporate initiatives, and handle contract negotiations, drafting, and compliance matters. You will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to mitigate risk and facilitate business objectives.

Key Responsibilities :

Legal Counsel & Risk Management
Provide proactive and strategic legal advice to senior management, executives, and departments across the company.
Assess and manage legal risks and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and industry standards.
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents, ensuring alignment with company objectives and risk tolerance.

2. Corporate Governance

Advise on corporate governance matters, including corporate structure, board responsibilities, and regulatory requirements.

Manage corporate filings and corporate records to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

3. Litigation Management

Oversee and manage any ongoing or potential litigation, including working with external counsel to develop strategies, assess risks, and ensure timely resolution.

Coordinate internal investigations and prepare responses to regulatory inquiries, claims, or disputes.

4. Compliance & Regulatory Affairs

Ensure the company’s activities are in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.

Provide guidance on privacy and data protection laws, intellectual property matters, employment law issues, and other legal concerns.

5. Employment Law

Advise on employment-related issues such as employee contracts, workplace disputes, terminations, and discrimination matters.

Assist in the development and implementation of company policies to ensure compliance with labor laws and best practices

6. Contract Management

Draft, review, and amend a wide variety of contracts, including vendor agreements, partnership contracts, NDAs, and customer agreements.

Ensure all contracts are aligned with the company’s best interests and mitigate any potential liabilities.

7. Training & Education

Conduct legal training for employees on various legal topics, including compliance, ethics, and risk management.

Keep the business informed on changes in relevant laws and regulations.

8. Collaboration & Communication

Work closely with other departments (Finance, HR, Operations, Marketing) to provide legal insights that align with business goals.

Maintain a proactive and open line of communication with internal stakeholders to identify potential legal issues early.

Requirements :

Education : Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Licensure : Active license to practice law in Nevada & California.

Experience :

Minimum of 5 years of experience as an attorney, with a focus on corporate law, contract law, and transactional matters.

Background in energy and policy preferred but not required

Experience in an in-house legal role preferred.

Experience in the energy sector is preferred but not required.

Strong negotiation and drafting skills with the ability to explain complex legal issues to non-legal stakeholders.

Skills :

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities with a high degree of professionalism.

Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and confidentiality.

A proactive, solution-oriented approach to legal issues.

Compensation :

Competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $200,000, based on experience and qualifications.

Hybrid work schedule with partial remote work capability.

Benefits :

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and supplemental health insurance

401k retirement plan and company match

Employee assistance program

Paid time off and paid holidays

Business referral bonus

Job Type : Full-time

About Sol-Up

Sol-Up has been the backbone of cutting-edge technology while helping revolutionize solar engineering since 2009. We have been installing heterojunction technology on almost all our residential projects due to its superior efficiency and performance under extreme heat conditions. Sol-Up is committed to providing the latest solar energy system technologies at affordable prices in various markets such as Reno, NV, Boise, ID, FL, and Southern California.

Sol-Up is more than Las Vegas’s premier provider of solar and battery storage systems including solar panels, Tesla Powerwall, and solar installation of solar systems. Sol-Up also offers Tesla Energy Tesla Solar Inverters and Tesla Powerwall 2,Tesla Powerwall , and the Tesla Powerwall 3.

We are a full-service energy solution and conservation company offering top-tier products since 2009. Engineering is our foundation, and we thoughtfully design each system with passion and purpose, customizing your design with your high energy – power bill in mind, not an average power bill. We want to hit your usage with a knockout punch from the Nevada sun.

Our NABCEP Certified (the highest Solar Certification) Team provides honesty and integrity when designing your system with cutting edge solar technologies and competitive prices without compromise using our preferred Meyer Burger solar panels, SolarEdge, Tesla, and Enphase Inverter, Amana, HVAC or ProVia windows and doors. We have the proper solution for every household.

Salary : $150,000 - $200,000

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