Description:

Position Summary:
The Corporate Counsel is primarily responsible for legal support of business operations and providing legal research, advice, contract review and other general legal assistance to various business teams within the company. You will also be working with colleagues and internal clients who are passionate about energy efficiency and making a positive impact on the industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Review, draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts (including MSAs, other types of services agreements, IT, vendor management, supplier agreements, subcontract and teaming agreements, non-disclosure agreements, commercial leases, etc.)
Provide timely and comprehensive legal support to business with review of the RFPs requirements and contract terms and conditions
Develop, maintain, and improve contract templates and standard forms
Work closely with cross-functional teams to anticipate and identify risks and challenges and provide solutions-oriented, practical legal and business advice
Collaborate with business on developing effective risk-mitigation strategies
Assist with dispute resolution and litigation management
Research and keep business informed of all applicable regulatory requirement pertinent to company's operations (trade license requirements, data privacy, marketing laws); conduct related research and provide practical legal guidance to ensure compliance
Work with other team members to develop and improve efficiency of legal processes, including evaluation and implementation of legal solutions and workflows
Assist with development of legal, compliance, and risk management policies, procedures, and processes
Provide training to business teams on legal issues that impact company's operations
Manage outside counsel; be prepared to negotiate alternative legal fees and ensure cost-effectiveness of legal spend

Position Requirements:
Education and Experience:

Must have a juris doctorate (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school
4-7 years of experience as an associate in a law firm or as in-house counsel with a focus on commercial /technology transactions

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Strong customer service and communication skills; ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with interna and external customers
Excellent drafting skills; attention to detail; experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
Ability to handle a broad range of legal subject matters and issues and thrive in a fast-paced environment
Must be a detail-oriented and organized self-starter who is skilled in multitasking and is able to manage competing priorities and re-prioritize on short notice to meet tight deadlines
Ability to work independently; be proactive, responsive, and collegial
Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook
Utilities, energy efficiency services, technology industry experience is preferred.
Committed to diversity and inclusion
Reliable transportation

Licenses & Certifications:

Valid driver's license
Admission to a U.S. state bar (preferably Wisconsin, Illinois, North Carolina, South Carolina, but other jurisdictions will be considered)

Travel Requirements: