Deputy General Counsel

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) plan

Yearly bonus

Job summary

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting in Northwest Houston is seeking an experienced transactional attorney to lead the negotiation and drafting of a wide range of commercial contracts in the solar, renewable energy, and related industries.

The role involves drafting and negotiating purchase, supplier, intercompany, equipment, construction, and leasing agreements; advising executives on risk, regulatory compliance, and strategic terms; and coordinating with outside counsel for disputes as

Qualifications

• JD from a Top 50 U.S. law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 8+ years of relevant transactional legal experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase, supplier, intercompany, equipment, construction, and leasing agreements.
• Provide practical, business-focused legal guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Advise on contract terms, payment structures, insurance, bonding, regulatory compliance, and risk management.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal drafting

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Business acumen

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from a Top 50 U.S. law school

Job description

Solar / Clean Energy

Northwest Houston | 4 Days In Office | $200k-$275k

The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of transactional legal experience, with a strong background in solar, renewable energy, clean energy, manufacturing, commercial transactions, or a closely related industry. Experience with supply agreements, sales of goods, UCC matters, construction, equipment, leasing, and other commercial contracts is highly valued.

What You'll Do

• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, supplier agreements, intercompany agreements, equipment, construction, and leasing agreements.
• Partner directly with internal business leaders and provide practical, business-focused legal guidance.
• Advise on contract terms, payment structures, insurance, bonding, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Prepare formal notices, default letters, and other contractual communications.
• Support project teams with contract interpretation, enforcement, and compliance.
• Assist with disputes, claims, and litigation matters, coordinating with outside counsel as needed.
• Ensure agreements and business activities comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Review NDAs, vendor agreements, policies, and other corporate and commercial documents.
• Maintain corporate records, minutes books, organizational documents, and required filings.
• Work cross-functionally with operations, finance, sales, procurement, and other business teams.

What We're Looking For

• Juris Doctor (JD) from a Top 50 U.S. law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 8+ years of relevant transactional legal experience.
• Experience in solar, renewable energy, clean energy, energy, manufacturing, or a related industry strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, commercial transactions, UCC matters, and supply/sales agreements.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex agreements and identify and manage business risk.
• Strong business judgment and the ability to provide practical legal advice to non-legal stakeholders.
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing organization where the legal function partners closely with the business.

Work Schedule

• Northwest Houston / Cypress area
• Monday- Friday
• 4 days per week in the office
• Remote work available up to 1 day per week
• $180,000?$250,000+ base salary, depending on experience plus a yearly bonus
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) plan
• Opportunity to join a growing company in the renewable energy industry