General Counsel
OhmConnect (www.ohmconnect.com) is an energy technology, control, and services company that provides demand response services to residential and small...
OhmConnect (www.ohmconnect.com) is an energy technology, control, and services company that provides demand response services to residential and small commercial retail electric customers. OhmConnect’s software service notifies households and businesses of impending DR events, including taking direct control of devices and appliances, and pays them for their measured energy reductions. We are currently operating in Australia and California (CAISO), but are planning expansion into other North American markets.
What you will do
Leadership
Serve as key advisor and counsel to the board of directors and executive management
Work closely with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team on high-level, strategic transactions
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to create practical strategies aimed at supporting long-term business objectives while minimizing exposure to legal liability
Help stakeholders understand the risks and consequences of a given situation, effectively communicate the consequences, and develop alternatives to manage identified risks
Provide legal advice to management on a wide range of strategic and operational issues
Stay current with legal developments, best practices, industry policy initiatives, and pending legislation and assist company management in implementing appropriate policies and procedures
Monitor and advise on regulatory initiatives and pending legislation
Legal & Compliance Management
Research, review, interpret, and provide counsel on relevant CPUC, CEC, California Independent System Operator (CAISO), ERCOT, and FERC tariffs and rules. Expand this purview to new markets as needed.
Manage relationships with key regulators and oversee comprehensive policies and programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Identify and analyze legal issues, draft key documents, present clear recommendations and ensure legal compliance
Support negotiations of strategic transactions
Appropriately allocate and manage work among internal and external resources in a risk-based, cost-effective manner. Manage department budget for internal and external costs
Oversee risk management and insurance programs, credit facilities, and energy services and related agreements
Develop templates and review contracts for long term energy products
Work closely with policy, growth, and product teams to identify and cultivate new markets
Represent the business vis-à-vis external parties, including regulators and other potential stakeholders
Other responsibilities as required
What you will bring
JD from an accredited law school
Membership in the California Bar and/or Texas Bar is preferred
5+ years of related work experience, ideally including time in the energy services industry
Experience with broad range of relevant disciplines, including project financing, energy regulatory compliance, transactions, corporate finance, corporate governance, joint ventures, venture capital, arbitration, internal investigations, employment matters, intellectual property, consumer protection, privacy and data governance, and cybersecurity
Strong familiarity with energy law and utility regulation
Familiarity with Master Purchase Power Agreements via EEI and WSPP is a plus
Exceptional judgment, appropriately balancing risk with corporate objectives
High degree of business acumen
Ability to work on several projects simultaneously with tight deadlines
Willingness and desire to roll up sleeves and get stuff done
Ability to effectively interact with, influence and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders
Strong analytical and problem-resolution skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Comfort working in a fast-paced and dynamic, new industry
What you will get
A competitive salary based on experience
Fully remote work environment with home office set-up allowance
Real and lived work-life balance - Company perks include unlimited vacation (which our C-level team actively encourages everyone to take!), parental leave, and a corporate value of putting families first
Competitive benefits package that includes full suite of wellness benefits and stock options
Opportunity to work with amazing people who are passionate about reversing climate change, thriving in a fully-remote work environment, and learning and growing every day
How to apply
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OhmConnect welcomes and celebrates talent from all backgrounds, perspectives, and walks of life to foster an innovative and diverse workforce. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification. Come as you are and learn about the exciting opportunities on our team.
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