Associate General Counsel

Burnett Staffing Specialists; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

FSA

PTO

Job summary

Burnett Staffing Specialists is seeking an Associate General Counsel for a fast-growing clean energy manufacturer to join its executive team in Houston. This role focuses on high-value commercial contracts and regulatory strategy.

You will draft and negotiate agreements across manufacturing, energy projects, EPC, and supply chains, provide practical legal advice, and support governance, compliance, and outside counsel relations. Experience in renewables preferred.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 4–7 years of transactional legal experience with emphasis on commercial contracts.
• Experience in manufacturing or renewable energy sectors.
• Strong contract law, risk allocation, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide variety of commercial agreements.
• Provide practical legal advice on contract terms, risk, payment structures, insurance and compliance.
• Prepare formal contractual notices, default letters, and legal correspondence.
• Support project teams with contract interpretation, compliance and dispute resolution.
• Assist in managing litigation, claims and outside counsel relationships.
• Ensure contracts comply with laws and regulations.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Legal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

JD from accredited law school

Job description

Associate General Counsel

An established and rapidly growing clean energy manufacturer is seeking an Associate General Counsel to join its executive team. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced commercial attorney to play a key role in a high‑growth organization that is helping shape the future of renewable energy in the United States.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide variety of commercial agreements, including customer purchase agreements, supplier agreements, vendor contracts, equipment agreements, construction contracts, leases, and intercompany agreements.
• Partner with executives and business leaders to provide practical legal advice regarding contract terms, risk management, payment structures, insurance, bonding, and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare formal contractual notices, default letters, and other legal correspondence.
• Support project teams with contract interpretation, compliance, and dispute resolution.
• Assist in managing litigation, claims, and outside counsel relationships.
• Ensure contracts comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Review confidentiality agreements, vendor contracts, and corporate policies.
• Maintain corporate records, organizational documents, and minute books.
• Assist with corporate governance and other legal matters as needed.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 4‑7 years of transactional legal experience with a strong emphasis on commercial contracts.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, renewable energy, solar, clean energy, industrial, engineering, EPC, infrastructure, or other complex commercial businesses.
• Experience negotiating supply agreements, sales agreements, UCC/commercial transactions, or other sophisticated commercial contracts.
• Strong understanding of contract law, risk allocation, and business negotiations.
• Excellent communication, organization, and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multiple business functions.
• Solar, renewable energy, clean energy, energy manufacturing, battery storage, utilities, or related industry experience is highly preferred.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or supply chain operations is a strong plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary up to $200,000+, depending on experience.
• Generous annual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Paid Time Off.
• Long‑term career growth with a rapidly expanding organization in the clean energy sector.