Assistant General Counsel

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.

Job Description Summary:
The Assistant General Counsel will report directly to the Deputy Chief Legal Officer and play a key role in supporting the Company's EPC and other business development, commercial and procurement contracting, regulatory compliance, risk management, and day-to-day business operations.

This position will serve as a trusted legal advisor to cross-functional business teams, including executive leadership, helping drive business objectives while proactively managing legal and commercial risk.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong combination of construction, corporate and renewable energy experience, with the ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

The successful candidate will be comfortable handling complex transactions, leading negotiations, influencing business decisions, and partnering with senior executives.

This role is based full-time in our office in San Diego, CA.

Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description:



*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties:


* Serve as a trusted legal advisor to business teams, including executive leadership, on commercial, operational and regulatory matters.


* Exercise sound judgment grounded in ethics, integrity, accountability, and transparent communication.


* Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including business leaders, executives, developers, contractors, and outside counsel.


* Evaluate legal and business issues holistically, balancing risk mitigation with commercial objectives.


* Foster a collaborative, solution-oriented approach across the organization.

Monitor and advise on legal, regulatory, legislative, and industry developments impacting the renewable energy, infrastructure, and construction sectors.


* Partner with business development, finance, and executive teams on a broad range of project and commercial transactions.


* Identify legal and business risks associated with new market opportunities and develop practical mitigation strategies.


* Assist in developing and enhancing legal processes, policies, and governance structures that support organizational growth and scalability.

Commercial Contracting


* Lead and support the drafting, review, negotiation, and administration of a broad range of complex commercial agreements, including:


* Engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) agreements


* Construction subcontracts


* Supply and procurement agreements


* Equipment purchase agreements
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