Associate General Counsel jobs in Mesa, AZ

General Counsel

Sustainability Partners ("SP") is a public benefit company that leads in the modernization of essential infrastructure. We address the significant crisis of deferred maintenance with our innovative and utility-structured solution. Operating behind the scenes like a utility, SP implements and provides the capital for high-impact efficiency solutions while maintaining infrastructure systems at peak performance. Our commitment to robust vendor and customer relationships through expert legal guidance and comprehensive contract management is central to our success.

At SP, we promote a culture of extreme ownership and commitment to excellence. Our team members are essential to fulfilling SP's mission and ensuring all projects not only meet legal standards but also embody SP's dedication to sustainability and efficiency. We value "A" caliber team players who are thorough doers and capable of transforming legal challenges into streamlined processes that propel SP's strategic goals forward.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced and sophisticated Corporate Attorney to join SP, in Arizona, and make a positive impact by helping SP replace old, unsafe, deferred maintenance infrastructure with new sustainable assets that will help institutions thrive across our country.

JOB DESCRIPTION

General Counsel at SP will provide sound legal advice and guidance to help SP avoid legal risks and regulatory violations in all business transactions, perform legal research and due diligence, evaluate all projects and partnerships for potential legal issues, draft, modify, and review legal documents. SP engages with jurisdictions across the country dealing with inside/outside counsel at city, county, state, federal, school, port, and hospital entities. Experience in drafting and negotiating contracts is important. Litigation experience is a definite plus in knowing what is of practical importance verses technical. One must be able to gain trust quickly , speak plainly, be transparent, and able to create long-term relationships with customers, vendors, and investors.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Customer Agreements
• Employment Agreements
• Corporate Governances
• Provide decisive legal guidance on project development, capital, corporate, commercial, and compliance matters to facilitate project approvals and process optimization
• HR issues
• Equity grants and stock option agreements
• NDAs
• Regulatory requirements for procurement per state as needed
• Read through bond documents for subsequent funding restrictions
• Ensure SP is compliant with institutional project underwriting approval and funding
• All SP compliance issues
• Oversee all other legal matters

QUALIFICATIONS

• 6-7 Years Corporate Law experience with a focus on corporate and customer contracts, governance, and compliance
• Excellent analytical and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated efficiency in handling complex legal documents and ensuring quick turnaround in high-stakes environments
• Proactive and able to identify issues, legal risks, and potential liabilities
• Self-starter and self-motivated with a passion to learn and grow
• Computer proficiency and experience with all manner of corporate documents
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills
• Must be licensed to practice law
• Arizona resident preferred
• US Citizen

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Chandler, AZ 85226: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chandler, AZ 85226