Sr. Legal Counsel, Commercial

Overview As a key contributor at Sunrun, you will embody our core values by driving high-impact results, leading through expertise, and communicating with clarity and purpose. You will serve as an in‑house legal expert, focusing on Commercial Law, to drive Sunrun’s core mission. This is a pivotal role for a senior legal professional, primarily focused on Commercial Law, to drive Sunrun's core mission. You will lead a wide range of commercial & corporate activities, including drafting and negotiating equipment procurement contracts, real estate leases, grid services agreements, and agreements with our sales, installation, and home builder partners, among others. Your strategic counsel on drafting and negotiating commercial contracts will directly enable the rapid expansion of clean energy solutions, requiring mastery‑level expertise and the autonomy to advise executive stakeholders. Location: Preferred SF HQ, Lehi. Key Responsibilities Strategic Commercial Transactions: Provide strategic direction in the drafting, review, and negotiation of a broad range of both strategic and day‑to‑day commercial agreements critical to the business. Develop and implement contract templates, policies, and procedures to ensure high‑quality, efficient legal operations. Intellectual Property Assets: Advise on trademark strategy and oversee the protection of Sunrun’s IP portfolio in commercial transactions, ensuring brand guidelines and licensing provisions are robustly negotiated and enforced. Corporate Governance Support / Board Operations: Assist in the preparation of board and committee meeting materials, including drafting resolutions, meeting minutes, and coordinating agendas to ensure seamless governance. Cross-Functional Governance Support: Assist with the legal aspects of internal audits and sustainability governance initiatives, ensuring departmental compliance with corporate standards. Autonomous Collaboration and Risk Management: Operate autonomously as a legal and strategic resource to non-lawyer business partners, providing practical, actionable, and solution-oriented legal advice. Evaluate issues from both legal and business perspectives with a business-oriented approach to problem-solving. Work collaboratively with finance, talent, and other cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on complex commercial matters. Manage and oversee outside counsel with little direction, ensuring cost-effective service delivery. Required Qualifications J.D. Degree from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials. Active Membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar. Minimum of 5–10+ years of dedicated, high-level experience practicing law. Mastery-level expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts. Experience with intellectual property is preferred. Proven ability to handle multiple matters simultaneously and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment. Exceptional strategic thinking, project management, and negotiation skills. Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing AI tools to enhance productivity and streamline workflows, or possess the agility and "growth mindset" to rapidly master new AI technologies as they are integrated into Sunrun’s operations. Physical Demands & Travel Physical Demands: Ability to perform normal office duties and operate office equipment; ability to interact and participate in meetings. Travel: Less than 5% travel required, primarily for team‑building purposes. EEO Statement Sunrun is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. We believe that empowering people and valuing their differences are essential for our mission of connecting people to the cleanest energy on earth. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and you need reasonable accommodation during the hiring process or to perform this role, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Benefits Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Life Insurance Disability Insurance 401k Plan + Company Match Stock Purchase Plan Paid Vacations/Holidays Paid Baby Bonding Leave Employee Discounts PowerU - 100% Funded Education Programs Employee Donation Matching Volunteer Hour Rewards Learn more at #J-18808-Ljbffr Sunrun Inc