Job Description

We are seeking an experienced transactional/commercial in house Counsel for our client an Energy Company based in San Antonio to provide legal support to this growing organization in a fast-paced environment. This position is located in San Antonio, Texas and provides a perfect opportunity for a legal counsel looking for interesting and stimulating work with a medium-sized cohesive team which offers the ability to expand one’s knowledge, legal and professional skills, and specialized experience, while at the same time contributing to the company's success.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision by the Company’s General Counsel, the Legal Counsel performs a wide range of real estate, corporate and transactional support services to assist the legal department in specialized areas of law assigned by the General Counsel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Draft, review, file, organize, and track, respectively and as applicable, various types of legal contracts, including, without limitation, supply chain agreements, master services agreements, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, licenses, real property documents, financing agreements, various forms of purchase and sale agreements, general corporate governance documents, and other legal documents for review by the Legal Counsel and/or General Counsel
• Manage and keep track of the administration of the company and its various affiliate entities, including organizing, filing and safe-keeping of accurate corporate governance books and records, filing corporate entity formations, foreign state qualifications and other registrations, and manage, track and assist with any applicable annual corporate filings
• Perform legal research, including regulatory research concerning permits, licenses, approvals and financial incentives for solar power or battery energy storage facilities
• Under General Counsel supervision, work together with Director of Operations and Maintenance to provide support with the separate legal compliance matters
• Under General Counsel supervision, create and manage the document management system for legal documents
• Assist with administration of and compliance with active contracts, and establish and maintain legal compliance “tickler” system
• Worke with outside legal counsel
• Respond, in a timely and responsive manner, General Counsel, executive leadership team and other clients regarding their respective inquiries
• Provide such additional support to the General Counsel as requested from time to time

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three plus (3+) years of legal experience required in-house or law firm
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), technical, analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills required
• Mature judgment, positive work attitude and ability to work independently required
• Ability to conduct oneself and maintain a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism required
• Superior organizational and document skills required
• Project and/or case management skills, including a strong aptitude for managing and prioritizing multiple concurrent projects and deadlines required
• Experience with corporate and/or transactional law preferred19
• Background with environmental and real estate law preferred
• Knowledge of the solar and energy industry, policy, laws and regulations preferred
• J.D. qualified to practice law
• Admission to Texas United States State Bar or ability to transfer to Texas bar

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