Lunar Energy · 20 hours ago
Senior Counsel
Santa Clara County, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$180K/yr - $225K/yr
5+ years expLunar Energy is a fast-growing, global company focused on transitioning homes to 100% clean energy. They are seeking a seasoned Senior Counsel to manage complex commercial negotiations and build a robust legal infrastructure as the company scales its residential energy solutions.
Clean EnergyCleanTechElectrical DistributionEnergy ManagementRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Lead the drafting and negotiation of complex commercial agreements across both hardware (supply chain, manufacturing, sales) and software (SaaS, VPP operations) business units. Manage outside counsel as needed for specialized matters
Standardize global terms and conditions and create internal playbooks to streamline the contracting process
Oversee the archiving and tagging of contracts within the contract management system to ensure seamless reporting and efficient preparation of disclosure schedules for future debt or equity transactions
Act as a high-autonomy legal lead for our commercial teams, providing actionable advice that balances legal protection with business velocity. Business partner with various other areas of the business - finance, HR, engineering to support the making of informed business decisions
Provide flexible legal support on a variety of matters as they arise, including corporate governance, employment law, and intellectual property
Qualification
Required
Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Experience: Significant experience at a top-tier 'Big Law' firm
Licensure: Active bar admission (California preferred, but not required)
Expertise: Proven track record in complex commercial contracting and risk management; comfort with complex, multi-party deals and creative deal structures; strong business judgment and ability to prioritize legal risk against commercial objectives
Maturity: Ability to work with a high degree of independence and interact confidently with leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Preferred
Experience working with hardware manufacturing or energy-tech companies
Direct experience drafting supply agreements and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) agreements
Familiarity with data privacy regulations, IP strategy, or HR/employment law
Familiarity with clean energy project development and finance
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
Flexible Paid Time Off plus 10 paid holidays
Tax deferred 401(k) plan
Paid parental leave for all full time employees including 12 weeks paid parental leave for the birthing mother and 6 weeks paid parental leave for the non-birthing parent
Subsidized EV charging and pre-tax commuter benefits
Company
Lunar Energy
Lunar Energy powers homes around the world with endless clean energy.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$300M2023-11-03Series C
2022-08-24Series Unknown· $300M
Leadership Team
Kunal Girotra
Founder & CEO at Lunar Energy
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