Rising Edge Group · 1 month ago
Internal Legal Counsel - US
Dallas, TX, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expRising Edge Group is seeking an Internal Legal Counsel to provide comprehensive legal support for their US Operations. The role focuses on corporate governance, commercial contracting, procurement, and regulatory compliance, ensuring legal compliance and supporting internal teams with strategic legal guidance.
Electrical DistributionElectronicsEnergy Management
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive legal guidance across corporate, commercial, and procurement-related matters, including contracts, employment, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, tax considerations, and risk management
Draft, review, and negotiate of agreements, including subcontracts, MSAs, EPC agreements, terms and conditions, amendments, and procurement templates, ensuring protection of company interests and alignment with prime contract flow-down requirements
Review and address legal redlines and comments from internal and external stakeholders, identify key issues, and advise on commercial terms that may have legal or high-risk implications
Develop, update, and implement corporate and procurement policies and procedures, such as, but not limited to, ethical practices, ITC, IRA, and PWA compliance
Conduct legal research and maintain current knowledge of relevant federal, state and local laws to ensure ongoing compliance
Advise senior management and project teams on legal risks, business implications, and strategic decision-making
Support litigation and dispute management and engage external counsel as needed
Provide training and guidance to staff regarding legal compliance, contract obligations, and best practices
Support business development activities, including the legal aspects of joint ventures, partnerships, and procurement strategy
Participate in internal page-turn reviews, external negotiations, and client or subcontractor calls as the organization’s legal representative
Develop standard legal documents and tools, including notice templates, procurement forms such as LNTP, and improvements to legal processes to enhance efficiency and consistency
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Admitted to practice law in the United States
A minimum of 5 years of experience as in-house counsel or in a law firm, with a focus on corporate law and commercial contracts
Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, employment law, and contract law
Excellent negotiation and drafting skills
Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Preferred
Experience in the energy, construction, or engineering sectors is a plus
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
Paid Time Off Benefits
Weekly Pay Periods
Rising Edge will pay for all safety training courses for each employee averaging $1000 per employee for the base requirements.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) allowance provided each year once a field worker passes their probationary period.
Out of town work includes either all inclusive camp accommodations or daily meal per diem and individual accommodations.
Employee Assistance Program – Counseling
DPSP matching program that offers increased matching contributions based on your years of service with the company.
Company
Rising Edge Group
Rising Edge Group is an voltage electricity provider that offers the power industry safe, economical, and adequate project solutions.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase