Our client is a publicly traded designer, manufacturer, and seller of on-site energy systems that generate clean, affordable, abundant, and resilient power.  The Company has exclusively retained Solutus to assist them in hiring a sophisticated and seasoned attorney to serve as AGC (Sr Director level), Securities and Governance. The position will report directly to the Chief Legal Officer and will be based in the Company’s San Jose headquarters.

For over two decades, our client has been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our client’s products and technologies are redefining what is possible by delivering energy abundance for all.

Role and Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Legal Officer to ensure that the Company conducts its business in compliance with applicable SEC laws and regulations and NYSE rules; manage Sarbanes-Oxley and 1934 Act compliance and reports (10-K\s, 10-Q\s, and 8-K\s and proxy statements).
• Work closely with the CLO and Chief Financial Officer on earnings releases, analyst/investor conferences, disclosure issues and shareholder proposals.
• Participate in the design and development of corporate policies, procedures, and programs required for a public company and provide counsel and guidance on legal matters, regulatory interpretations, and on legal implications of all matters. This lawyer will serve as a key legal advisor on all corporate equity and debt financings, including acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.
• Keep abreast of ongoing governance and work with the Chief Legal Officer on Board activities.
• Work with the Chief Legal Officer on building out the compliance program.
• Provide continuing counsel and guidance on all legal matters related to merger and acquisition activity, due diligence and all related business matters.
• Provide legal advice, opinions and solutions regarding issues and risks relating to the on-going and expanding business into international markets.
• Support the stock administration department on equity matters and employee education.
• Assist in oversight of maintenance of all foreign and domestic subsidiaries.
• Stay up-to-date and keep Legal team advised on external governance trends, SEC issues, general legal issues and best practices.

Desired Experience and Qualifications

• Exercises independent judgment in techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results and creates informal networks involving coordination among groups and teams within and outside of functional work area.
• Minimum 15 years of directly related work experience with a Bachelor’s and associated Law degree from an accredited law school required, with at least 6 years at a law firm.
• In-house experience at a public company required.
• International experience desired.
• Experience building out the compliance function.
• Proven ability to implement policies and projects across an international organization.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in a manufacturing and/or energy environment a plus.

This is an exciting and unique opportunity to play a key legal role at a company that thrives on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation.  The base salary for this role is targeted at $280,000 to $320,000, depending on the seniority and quality of the successful candidate’s directly relevant experience.  Compensation includes the potential for a 30% bonus and equity.

Solutus has been retained as the exclusive representative for this desirable search.  Resumes submitted directly to our client will be forwarded to Solutus for review and evaluation.

Given the heavy volume of applicants, we will only respond directly to applicants if their background is aligned with our client’s hiring criteria. We appreciate your understanding.