Associate General Counsel

EnergyHub; New York (NY); On-site; USD 185,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) match

Flexible schedule

Parental leave

Education assistance

Job summary

EnergyHub is seeking an Associate General Counsel to join its growing legal team in New York. The role focuses on drafting and negotiating software and commercial contracts, advising on privacy, IP, and regulatory matters, and partnering with business teams to scale processes and risk management.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in-house or large firm experience, a J.D. from a leading law school, and NY Bar eligibility. Occasional travel to Alarm.com HQ in DC area may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in-house or large law firm experience, with software/technology industry exposure.
• Experience negotiating, drafting and reviewing broad range of commercial contracts; corporate, commercial, privacy, IP, regulatory and compliance issues.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of software, technology, services, vendor, reseller, licensing, marketing and other commercial contracts.
• Advise on commercial terms, compliance, privacy, security, and regulatory matters.
• Collaborate with executive, sales, IT, product and other business teams to provide legal support and scale processes.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and manage internal paralegal resources.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Regulatory/compliance

Communication

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

J.D. from a leading law school

Job description

About EnergyHub

EnergyHub empowers utilities and their customers to create a clean, distributed energy future. We help consumers turn their smart thermostats, EVs, batteries, and other products into virtual power plants that keep the grid stable and enable higher penetration of solar and wind power.

About the Opportunity

EnergyHub seeks an Associate General Counsel to join its expanding legal team. EnergyHub empowers utilities and their customers to create a clean, distributed energy future by helping consumers turn their smart thermostats, EVs, batteries, and other products into virtual power plants that keep the grid stable and enable higher penetration of solar and wind power. The Associate General Counsel will work hand-in-hand with EnergyHub’s business leaders and technical teams to help the company continue its high growth rate and achieve its goal of a carbon-free, distributed energy future.

The Associate General Counsel will work with teams across EnergyHub to provide advice on a wide range of legal matters, including commercial contracts and transactions, privacy, IP, compliance, M&A, and regulatory issues as well as general corporate matters. The legal team supports all aspects of EnergyHub’s business operations, including commercial relationships, intellectual property, and strategic activities. If you’re excited about interacting with all aspects of a high-growth software business and being on the cutting edge of climate tech, this might be the job for you.

Main Responsibilities: What you'll do

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements for EnergyHub, including software, technology, services, vendor, reseller, manufacturer, licensing, marketing and other commercial contracts. A significant portion of time in this position will be spent working with leading companies in the demand response, climate tech, Internet of Things, renewable energy, and utility sectors, and partnering with EnergyHub’s internal teams to define a broad legal and risk management strategy and develop creative solutions to legal issues involved with deploying its industry-leading software platform.
• Advise and provide guidance on a broad scope of legal issues relating to commercial terms, compliance, privacy, security, and regulatory matters
• Work closely with executive, sales, IT, product, and other business teams to provide general legal advice and support and assist in scaling legal and business processes
• Work collaboratively with the EnergyHub/Alarm.com legal team and manage legal staff
• Develop and drive compliance policies and procedures designed to enhance regulatory and business standards compliance and support the company’s business and strategic objectives
• Supervise and coordinate with outside counsel as necessary
• Manage internal paralegal resources as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Experience: What you need

• 5+ years relevant experience in an in-house or large law firm environment, with software, technology industry experience. Familiarity with one or more of the following areas a plus: commercial contracts, public utilities, IP, data and privacy or other regulatory frameworks
• Significant experience negotiating, drafting and reviewing broad range of commercial contracts and familiarity with a wide range of legal matters including corporate, commercial, privacy, IP, regulatory, and compliance issues; demonstrated ability/interest in becoming a corporate generalist
• Team player with a high level of professionalism and commitment to developing strong relationships with colleagues, internal clients, and business teams across the enterprise.
• Ability to work under pressure, juggle multiple projects with competing priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to change within a growing company
• Experience with, and enthusiasm for, process improvement, and problem solving
• Superior interpersonal and written and oral communication skills
• Proven organizational, analytical, and negotiation skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Highly skilled in standard office software and ability to adapt quickly to new technologies
• J.D. from a leading law school
• Membership in or eligibility for admission to the New York Bar
• Willingness to travel to Alarm.com’s HQ in the Washington, DC area on an occasional basis

Please note that sponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration-related support, is not available for this position at this time.

Why work for EnergyHub?

• Collaborate with outstanding people: Our employees work hard, do great work, and enjoy collaborating and learning from each other.
• Make an immediate impact: New employees can expect to be given real responsibility for bringing new technologies to the marketplace. You are empowered to perform as soon as you join the team!
• Gain well rounded experience: EnergyHub offers a diverse and dynamic environment where you will get the chance to work directly with executives and develop expertise across multiple areas of the business.
• Work with the latest technologies: You'll gain exposure to a broad spectrum of IoT, SaaS and machine learning obstacles, including distributed fault-tolerance, device control optimization, and process modeling to support scalable interaction with disparate downstream APIs.
• Be part of something important: Help create the future of how energy is produced and consumed. Make a positive impact on our climate.

About EnergyHub

EnergyHub empowers utilities and their customers to create a clean, distributed energy future. We help consumers turn their smart thermostats, EVs, batteries, and other products into virtual power plants that keep the grid stable and enable higher penetration of solar and wind power.

To learn more, visit energyhub.com.

Company Benefits

EnergyHub offers a generous benefits package including 100% paid medical for employees and a 401(k) with employer match. We offer a casual environment, the flexibility to set your own schedule, a fully stocked fridge and pantry, free Citi Bike membership, secure bike rack, gym subsidy, paid parental leave, and an education assistance program.

EnergyHub is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE, Including Disability/Vets. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please contact [e-mail].

Base Salary Range

$185,000 - $235,000 USD