FTC Solar, Inc · 1 month ago
Vice President of Legal
Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expFTC Solar is a fast-growing global provider of solar tracker systems, technology, software, and engineering services. The Vice President of Legal serves as the legal officer and strategic advisor to executive leadership, responsible for defining and executing the company’s global legal strategy and ensuring regulatory compliance while supporting key business initiatives.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencySoftwareSolar
Responsibilities
Lead, develop, and mentor the legal department, fostering a proactive, solutions-oriented culture
Serve as a strategic partner to the executive team, providing clear guidance on legal implications of business decisions
Drive the company’s corporate governance framework
Oversee all legal matters including contracts, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, corporate governance, employment law, and litigation
Develop, implement, and maintain global compliance programs, policies, and risk-management frameworks
Identify emerging legal and regulatory risks and recommend appropriate actions
Provide legal counsel supporting new products, technology initiatives, partnerships, and international market expansion
Support strategic transactions, including M&A, joint ventures, financings, and complex commercial agreements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure legal considerations are integrated into business strategy
Manage relationships with external counsel to ensure high-quality, cost-effective legal services
Oversee the legal department budget and optimize use of internal and external resources
Represent the company in interactions with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
10+ years of progressive legal experience, including substantial leadership experience in a corporate legal department or reputable law firm
Deep expertise in corporate law, risk management, compliance, and contract negotiation
Demonstrated ability to advise and influence senior executives and Boards
Preferred
Experience in renewable energy, clean tech, hardware, or other relevant technology-driven industries
Advanced certifications or training in corporate governance, compliance, or risk management
Experience managing legal matters in multinational or highly regulated environments
Proven success leading complex M&A transactions, litigation strategy, or international operations
Strong familiarity with intellectual property and technology-related legal issues
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits
Professional development opportunities
Company
FTC Solar, Inc
FTC Solar is a fast-growing, global provider of solar tracker systems, technology, software, and engineering services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$29.3M2025-07-02Post Ipo Debt· $14.3M
2024-12-04Post Ipo Debt· $15M
2021-04-27IPO
Leadership Team
Yann Brandt
President & CEO
Ahmad Chatila
Co-founder and Director
Recent News
2026-01-14
2025-12-15
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