General Counsel

TECfusions; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A technology and environmental firm is seeking an accomplished General Counsel to lead their legal department. The position involves overseeing legal matters in industrial real estate, construction law, and financial transactions. Candidates should have a JD and a strong background in relevant fields. This is an executive full-time role located in Tampa, Florida. The firm values strategic legal leadership in the renewable energy sector.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of legal experience, with 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong background in industrial and commercial real estate law.
• Proven experience in intellectual property management and contract negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice on company initiatives and compliance.
• Oversee corporate governance and international entity compliance.
• Draft and negotiate industrial real estate agreements for infrastructure projects.

Skills

Leadership skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Active state bar membership

Job description

General Counsel

Job Title: General Counsel

Company Overview

TECfusions quite simply means the fusion of Technologies, Environmental Protection, and the support of our communities. Technology does not need to impair the communities where the back-end processes take place … “the dirty side of IT.” TECfusions tackles real data problems such as the need for more space, reliable sustainable energy, environmental conditioning, overcoming energy scarcity, environmental damage, and use of community resources with proven practices. We achieve these goals by implementing illuminating ideas, processes, and solutions to provide energy-reliable infrastructure through architectural, agricultural, and engineering processes to meet all our global challenges.

We welcome all to join us on this journey to embrace technology while repairing our fragile planet.

Position Overview

We are seeking an accomplished and strategic General Counsel to lead TECfusions’ legal department and serve as the company’s chief legal advisor. The General Counsel will provide leadership and oversight on all legal matters, including large-scale industrial real estate, construction law, complex financial transactions, corporate governance, intellectual property, and litigation management. This role requires both executive-level judgment and hands‑on legal expertise to support the company’s rapid growth in industrial redevelopment, technology, renewable energy, and global infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice to the Founder, Board of Directors, and executive leadership on company initiatives, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee all corporate governance activities, including formation, compliance, and maintenance of domestic and international entities.
• Develop and lead the company’s legal strategy to support growth, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
• Manage relationships with outside counsel, regulatory agencies, and other key external stakeholders.
• Provide legal oversight on industrial and commercial real estate matters including acquisitions, ground leases, build‑to‑suit developments, and complex site transactions for data center and large‑scale infrastructure projects.
• Draft and negotiate industrial property purchase agreements, long‑term ground leases, easements, utility access rights, and environmental and permitting documentation.
• Guide comprehensive due diligence, site entitlement, and permitting processes in collaboration with engineering, construction, and governmental agencies to ensure compliance and development readiness.

Construction Law

• Draft, negotiate, and enforce construction and development contracts including EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) agreements, design‑build and subcontractor agreements, and vendor supply terms.
• Advise on industrial construction disputes, scheduling issues, change orders, project delays, and defect claims; oversee resolution through negotiation, mediation, or litigation.
• Ensure compliance with industrial construction standards, environmental regulations, occupational safety requirements, and jurisdictional codes across multiple states and international projects.

Financial Transactions

• Provide legal support for financing activities including project finance, joint ventures, and capital raises.
• Negotiate and draft loan agreements, security instruments, and investment contracts.
• Support investor relations and compliance with securities and financial reporting requirements.

Intellectual Property & Technology

• Oversee protection of company IP assets including patents, trademarks, and proprietary technologies.
• Advise on licensing, technology partnerships, and confidentiality agreements.
• Support development and protection of proprietary innovations related to sustainable infrastructure and energy solutions.
• Direct all litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution efforts, including coordination with external counsel.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to avoid or resolve disputes efficiently.

Qualifications

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar (Florida preferred).

Experience

• Minimum of 12+ years of progressive legal experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or General Counsel capacity.
• Strong background in industrial and commercial real estate law, construction law, and complex financial transactions.
• Demonstrated experience in intellectual property management, contract negotiation, and general litigation related to large-scale infrastructure, manufacturing, or energy projects.
• Experience working in technology, renewable energy, or large-scale industrial and infrastructure sectors preferred.

Skills

• Exceptional leadership and strategic decision‑making skills.
• Strong negotiation and drafting abilities across complex contracts.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• High integrity and sound business judgment.

TECfusions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority Level

Executive

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Legal

Industries

Real Estate and Construction

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)