Associate Counsel: Mentored Path to Senior Counsel (Austin)

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Employer Matching

Weekly Pay Dates

3 Weeks PTO + 3 Sick Days

12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday

Job summary

Freedom Power, based in Austin, TX, is seeking an Associate Counsel to join its in-office legal team. The role offers mentorship from leadership and a clear path toward Senior Counsel, with rotations across contracts, disputes, compliance, and corporate matters.

You will handle day-to-day legal support across departments, draft and review agreements, and support regulatory inquiries, lien compliance, and vendor onboarding. This is a growth-oriented, high-responsibility position.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and Texas State Bar membership (or ability to obtain admission within 60 days)
• 1–4 years of experience as a licensed attorney
• Litigation experience preferred; consumer law, construction, energy, or project finance exposure a plus
• Genuine interest in renewable energy and HVAC industries
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Eagerness to learn, grow, and take on more responsibility
• High integrity, professionalism, attention to detail, and sound judgement
• Collaborative mindset across teams
• Ability to work in-office in Austin, TX

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal support to Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain, with Leadership
• Help manage and respond to customer dispute matters, including cancellations, liens, and collections
• Prepare and respond to demand letters, regulatory inquiries, and pre-litigation correspondence
• Draft and review settlement and release agreements, and support legal review on customer compensation decisions
• Support mechanic's lien compliance across operating states and respond to lender notices
• Draft, review, and redline residential and commercial agreements — installation, subcontractor, service, and terms
• Support vendor onboarding, confirming compliance through the contract lifecycle
• Assist with corporate secretarial work: entity management, policies, and licensing
• Conduct legal research and prepare memos and presentations on regulatory topics
• Help build and maintain legal templates, guidelines, and in-house policies
• Manage legal matter intake and triage from start to resolution
• Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation holds and discovery
• Support Leadership on strategic cross-functional projects tied to our mission and values

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Freedom Power, based in Austin, TX, is seeking an Associate Counsel to join its in-office legal team. The role offers mentorship from leadership and a clear path toward Senior Counsel, with rotations across contracts, disputes, compliance, and corporate matters.

You will handle day-to-day legal support across departments, draft and review agreements, and support regulatory inquiries, lien compliance, and vendor onboarding. This is a growth-oriented, high-responsibility position.