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 
• Operations and Maintenance (O&M) agreements 
• Master service agreements 
• Commercial customer contracts 
• Non-disclosure agreements 
• Real estate agreements 
• Memorandums of understanding and framework agreements 
• Provide strategic guidance regarding contract interpretation, change orders, claims management, and dispute avoidance. 
• Collaborate with Operations, Procurement and Business Development teams to support successful project execution and commercial outcomes. 

Risk Management, Compliance and Governance

• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining corporate compliance, governance, and risk management programs. 
• Support corporate entity management, organizational recordkeeping, and governance requirements. 
• Advise business leaders on regulatory requirements affecting renewable energy development, construction operations, labor matters, and commercial activities. 
• Conduct legal risk assessments and recommend practical solutions to minimize exposure while supporting business objectives. 

Claims, Disputes and Legal Operations

• Support the management of construction, commercial, and project-related claims and disputes. 
• Assist with the coordination of outside counsel regarding litigation, arbitration, mediation, and other dispute resolution matters.