Assistant General Counsel

SOLV Energy

Assistant General Counsel advising SOLV Energy’s utility-scale solar, storage, and power infrastructure business. Leading commercial contracting, compliance, risk management, and dispute support.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeSan Diego • California, Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $205,396 - $246,475 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in providing legal guidance on commercial, operational, and regulatory matters within the renewable energy and construction sectors, with a strong focus on contract negotiation and risk management. Proven ability to lead legal processes and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.

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Juris Doctor (J.D.)Active Bar Membership8-12+ Years Legal ExperienceNegotiating Complex Commercial AgreementsRenewable Energy Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingRisk AssessmentLegal ComplianceDispute ResolutionGovernance StructuresProject DevelopmentEPC AgreementsClaims ManagementNegotiation SkillsLegal Guidance

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsExcellent Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationExecutive PresenceBusiness Acumen

Industry Keywords

Renewable EnergyConstructionInfrastructureCommercial TransactionsLegal Risk MitigationStakeholder ManagementOutside Counsel CoordinationCorporate GovernanceLabor MattersProject Execution

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted legal advisor to business teams, including executive leadership, on commercial, operational and regulatory matters
Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including business leaders, executives, developers, contractors, and outside counsel
Evaluate legal and business issues, balancing risk mitigation with commercial objectives
Monitor legal, regulatory, legislative, and industry developments affecting renewable energy, infrastructure, and construction
Partner with business development, finance, and executive teams on project and commercial transactions
Identify risks associated with new market opportunities and develop mitigation strategies
Develop and enhance legal processes, policies, and governance structures
Lead and support drafting, review, negotiation, and administration of complex commercial agreements, including EPC agreements, construction subcontracts, supply and procurement agreements, equipment purchase agreements, O&M agreements, master service agreements, customer contracts, NDAs, real estate agreements, MOUs, and framework agreements
Provide guidance on contract interpretation, change orders, claims management, and dispute avoidance
Collaborate with Operations, Procurement, and Business Development teams on project execution and commercial outcomes
Develop, implement, and maintain compliance, governance, and risk management programs
Support corporate entity management, organizational recordkeeping, and governance requirements
Advise on regulatory requirements affecting renewable energy development, construction operations, labor matters, and commercial activities
Conduct legal risk assessments and recommend practical solutions
Support management of construction, commercial, and project-related claims and disputes
Coordinate outside counsel for litigation, arbitration, mediation, and other dispute resolution matters
Assist in overseeing outside counsel performance, legal budgets, accruals, and matter management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school
Active bar membership in good standing
8-12+ years of legal experience, including significant experience at a nationally recognized law firm and/or sophisticated in-house legal department
Demonstrated experience in renewable energy, construction, infrastructure, project development, or related industries
Strong experience negotiating and drafting complex commercial agreements and construction-related contracts
Proven ability to provide practical, solutions-oriented legal guidance
Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple competing priorities
Excellent written, verbal, negotiation, and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to identify legal risks proactively and develop commercially reasonable solutions
High degree of professional judgment, integrity, executive presence, and business acumen
Managed other attorneys for 3+ years
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance
Company 401(k) plan
Vacation, sick and holiday pay