Sunrun
Sr.LegalCounsel,Commercial
“Sr. Legal Counsel, Commercial at Sunrun. Skills: Commercial transactions, Contract negotiation, Corporate governance. Provide strategic direction in drafting commercial agreements. Provide strategic direction in reviewing commercial agreements”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving
Less than 5% travel, Perform normal office duties, Operate office equipment, Participate in meetings
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
J. D. Degree, Active U. S. state bar membership, 5-10+ years practicing law, Mastery-level expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts, Proven ability to handle multiple matters simultaneously, Prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment, Exceptional strategic thinking, Exceptional project management skills, Exceptional negotiation skills, Proficiency in utilizing AI tools, Agility to master new AI technologies
Nice to Have
Experience with intellectual property
What You'll Do.
Provide strategic direction in drafting commercial agreements
Provide strategic direction in reviewing commercial agreements
Provide strategic direction in negotiating commercial agreements
Develop contract templates
Implement contract templates
Develop contract policies
Implement contract policies
Develop contract procedures
Implement contract procedures
Manage Intellectual Property Assets
Advise on trademark strategy
Oversee protection of IP portfolio
Negotiate licensing provisions
Enforce licensing provisions
Support Board Operations
Prepare board meeting materials
Prepare committee meeting materials
Draft meeting minutes
Drive Corporate Compliance
Stay up-to-date on corporate law developments
Stay up-to-date on governance trends
Ensure internal policies align with best practices
Ensure internal procedures align with best practices
Assist with legal aspects of internal audits
Assist with legal aspects of sustainability governance
Ensure departmental compliance with corporate standards
Operate autonomously as legal resource
Operate autonomously as strategic resource
Provide practical legal advice
Provide actionable legal advice
Provide solution-oriented legal advice
Evaluate issues from legal perspective
Evaluate issues from business perspective
Work collaboratively with finance teams
Work collaboratively with talent teams
Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Manage outside counsel
Oversee outside counsel
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Business partners; Finance teams; Talent teams; Cross-functional teams; Outside counsel
Communication Scope
Clarity; Purpose
Process & Methodology
Project management
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