Director, Legal Affairs

LevelTen Energy’s mission is to accelerate the clean energy transition by facilitating frictionless transactions. As the leading provider of renewable transaction infrastructure, we deliver the cloud-based software, centralized supply, automated analytics, and transaction expertise required to power the renewable energy economy. The LevelTen Platform is the world’s largest online hub for renewable energy buyers, sellers, advisors, asset owners and financiers, and delivers the online tools and expertise they need to buy, sell, and finance assets quickly.

Role purpose

We are seeking an experienced commercial attorney to join our growing legal team as Director, Legal Affairs. In this role, you will advise multiple teams within the Company on a wide variety of commercial and contract issues as we grow and expand our product and service offerings. The ideal candidate will be able to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice and contract support on issues relating to the Company’s SaaS services and new renewable energy-related product initiatives and be able to excel in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment. 

Duties and responsibilities

• Transactional. Review, draft, negotiate, and interpret commercial contracts (e.g., SaaS/subscription agreements, data services agreements, professional and consulting services agreements, NDAs, power purchase agreements) with a wide variety of counterparties (renewable energy developers, corporate and industrial renewable energy purchasers, independent renewable energy advisors, software vendors, and other contractors).
• Product Counsel. Be a trusted legal and strategic advisor for our sales, product, and operations teams on legal issues associated with existing and new product offerings and features related to our SaaS platform.
• Compliance. Manage specific aspects of our compliance function; develop and maintain related internal policies and procedures.
• Manage and oversee outside counsel in multiple jurisdictions and areas of subject matter expertise.
• Foster an internal corporate culture of ethical conduct, sound legal and business practices, and prudent strategic behavior consistent with the Company’s business objectives. ### Qualifications
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience as in-house counsel or with a leading law firm. The ideal candidate will have a strong SaaS and commercial background. Experience with GDPR/privacy laws, data security, and renewable energy transactions is a strong plus.    
• Ability to provide practical, business-oriented advice and guidance independently in a fast-moving environment at all levels of the Company.
• A willingness and desire to learn LevelTen’s business at a granular level for the purpose of assessing risk and providing strategic advice.
• Strong teaming and collaboration skills.
• Licensed, or willingness to become licensed, to practice law in the state of Washington. ### Additional details
• This position is based out of our office in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, WA (hybrid work schedule). Remote candidates with exceptionally strong qualifications may be considered. 
• The estimated compensation for this position is $160,000-190,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications. In addition, this position is eligible for an annual bonus and an equity grant. ### Benefits / Perks
• Full Medical, Vision and Dental coverage
• Wellness Credit
• Flexible vacation policy
• 11 paid company holidays
• 401k In the Seattle office:
• Awesome location in Fremont, outside of the downtown Seattle chaos
• Casual dress code
• Commuter benefits
• Standing desk options
• Regular company-sponsored happy hours
• Hybrid in-office/work from home schedule
• Monthly catered lunch ### About LevelTen Energy LevelTen Energy is the leading provider of transaction infrastructure for the renewable energy economy. Our platform delivers buyers, sellers, advisors, and financiers the automation software, data management, and standardized contracts needed to facilitate faster, safer renewable energy transactions. LevelTen’s marketplace of renewable energy power purchase agreements is the world’s largest, with more than 4,000 offers spanning 21 countries in North America and Europe. LevelTen’s CFO-Ready Analytics automatically calculate more than a billion data points every day, providing our partners with leading-edge, real-time risk and value insights at modern market scale. Together, LevelTen and our partners share #OneGoal to accelerate the clean energy transition. Visit us at LevelTenEnergy.com to learn more. ### Equal Opportunity Employer LevelTen Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.