Renew Home is on a mission to change how we power the world by making it easier for customers to save energy and money at home as part of the largest residential virtual power plant in North America. We partner with industry-leading brands to better manage residential energy for users by prioritizing efficiency, savings, and comfort - and cleaner energy for everyone. We are an Equal Opportunity employer striving to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment where everyone feels that they have a voice that is heard.
We strongly encourage candidates to check out our website at www.renewhome.com to learn more about the world-changing work we are doing.
Role Summary
Renew Home is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel to join our growing legal team! We're looking for a dynamic and business-minded lawyer to provide sound, practical and actionable legal advice in support of our mission.
This role is remote but candidates must be based on the West Coast, and we have a strong preference for someone based in or near the San Francisco Bay Area. Some domestic travel will be required for this position.
What You Will Do
Primary Focus
Serve as lead counsel in preparing, reviewing, negotiating and advising on a wide range of commercial agreements
Support strategic partnerships including with utilities, and transactions that support consumer energy solutions and the company's participation in energy markets
Identify potential legal and business risks in contracts and develop approaches to mitigate them
Generalist Responsibilities
Work dynamically across the traditional in-house portfolio with minimal supervision
Provide legal review and business-focused legal advice across all departments and functions
Address broader strategic issues and matters of first impression
Reporting & Collaboration
Act as a key member of the company's legal team and report to head of Legal
Work closely with department leaders to achieve business objectives, mitigate risks and ensure legal and regulatory compliance
Support commercial, intellectual property, transactional, compliance, and energy regulatory matters
Location & Travel
Remote position, but candidates must be based on the West Coast
Strong preference for candidates based in or near the San Francisco Bay Area
Some domestic travel required
Requirements
JD and Bar Admission: JD from an accredited law school and admitted to practice law in good standing (preferably in California)
Experience: 7+ years of legal practice, including law firm and in-house experience, with 3+ years in a related field (clean energy industry experience is a plus)
Skills and Attributes:
Solution-oriented, business-minded, and pragmatic
Strategic, results-driven, proactive, and resourceful
Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Exceptional judgment and ability to balance risk with corporate objectives
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Superior interpersonal skills
Intellectual curiosity and willingness to take on new challenges
Ideal Candidate Profile:
Business-forward in-house commercial lawyer with leadership skills
Experience with smart home or clean energy products
Passionate about fighting climate change and scaling sustainable solutions
Benefits
What You'll Get
A full-time position, with a competitive salary based on experience. The base salary for this role is: $175k - $225k
Fully remote work environment with home office set-up allowance
Real and lived work-life balance - Company perks include no pre-set vacation limits (with a top-down culture of taking meaningful PTO every year!), parental leave benefits, and a corporate value of working sustainably and putting families first
Competitive benefits package that includes numerous health and wellness benefits
401(k) plan, with employer contributions to the same.
Opportunity to work with amazing people who are passionate about their mission, thriving in a fully-remote work environment, and learning and growing every day
Not eligible for visa sponsorship.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Individuals seeking employment at Renew Home are considered without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identification, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
