General Counsel (m/w/d)

Job Description

Power Factors develops software that accelerates the global energy transition by empowering all renewable energy stakeholders to collaborate, automate critical workflows, and make the best decisions. Power Factors fights climate change with code.

Power Factors has incorporated its four flagship solutions InAccess, Drive, Greenbyte, and BluePoint to build an integrated suite of open and smart apps. These apps are purpose built for asset management, field service optimization, and performance optimization. Leveraging the domain expertise and machine learning-based advanced analytics within these apps, customers can maximize the value of their renewable assets to stay competitive.

Power Factors’ renewable energy software platform is one of the most extensive and widely deployed solutions in the market with nearly 280 GW of wind, solar, hydro, and energy storage assets managed worldwide.

Learn more at powerfactors.com.

About the Role

The General Counsel will be responsible for overseeing and managing all corporate legal matters, including HR-related legal issues, organizational compliance, management of legal entities, and insurance. This role will also include the review and negotiation of contracts, purchase orders (POs), and other legal documents. A strong background in the startup SaaS industry is essential.

What You Will Be Doing

• Corporate Legal Oversight: Manage and provide legal guidance on all corporate legal matters, including HR policies, compliance, and governance of legal entities.
• Contract Management: Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, POs, and other legal documents to ensure the company’s interests are protected.
• Risk Management: Oversee the company’s insurance policies, ensuring adequate coverage and compliance with legal requirements.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, particularly those impacting the SaaS industry.
• Legal Strategy: Advise the executive team on legal risks, business strategies, and other corporate legal matters.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary legal liaison between the company and external legal counsel, regulators, and other key stakeholders.

What You Will Need to Be Successful

We believe you enjoy working in a purpose-driven organization and that you thrive in an environment where you need to find creative solutions to challenging problems in a fast-changing context. This also means that you are effective at managing multiple tasks of varying complexities, work well under pressure, and are driven by continuous learning and growth. Specifically, we are looking for someone with the following toolbox:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in a state bar association.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in corporate law, with a focus on the SaaS industry.
• Proven experience in contract negotiation and management, particularly in the technology sector.
• Strong understanding of HR legal issues, corporate governance, and risk management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with global legal practices and regulations highly desirable.

Life @ Power Factors

We are an agile software development company – big enough to make an impact, but small enough to move quickly and execute in a growing industry, taking advantage of rapidly evolving technologies. We are a collective of bold and ingenious talents driven by results. Our team is made up of hard-working, fun-loving people who are passionate about making the world a better place. We seek fierce and humble people to help us achieve our ambitious plan.

Why Join Us

• A humble cause with a clear purpose– you will help us fight climate change with every day at work. We aim to be environmentally conscious in all aspects of our operations.
• Work with passionate experts and top-talents in your field– we are proud of our highly skilled crowd and the savviness each of us brings to the team.
• Friendly and uplifting atmosphere– we believe kindness and respectfulness is core for our culture. A friendly smile or a helping hand is never far away.
• Flexible hours and workplace – it is the result that counts, not when or where. Our hybrid/remote work setup allows everyone to set themselves up for success and create a more sustainable work-life balance.
• All the benefits you expect (and more)– besides the basic benefits (adopted to local needs and norms), you will enjoy perks such as 8h of paid volunteering per year and participation in our Corporate Bonus Program (to name a few).

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Power Factors is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to engaging a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.