Assistant General Counsel (San Diego)

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.

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

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.
• Assist in overseeing outside counsel performance, legal budgets, accruals, and matter management.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing.
• 8-12+ years of legal experience, including significant experience at a nationally recognized law firm and/or sophisticated in-house legal department.
• Demonstrated experience in renewable energy, construction, infrastructure, project development, or related industries.
• Strong experience negotiating and drafting complex commercial agreements and construction-related contracts.
• Proven ability to provide practical, solutions-oriented legal guidance.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple competing priorities.
• Excellent written, verbal, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify legal risks proactively and develop commercially reasonable solutions.
• High degree of professional judgment, integrity, executive presence, and business acumen.
• Managed other attorneys for 3+ years.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.
• Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range: $205,396.00 - $246,475.00 Pay Rate Type: Salary

Job Number: J13642

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry. We design, build and maintain utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation facilities across the United States. Our teams support projects from early engineering through long term operations and maintenance, giving employees opportunities to contribute across the full energy lifecycle. Our mission centers on strengthening communities and advancing the energy workforce. We focus on delivering projects that support long term economic growth and create pathways for skilled careers across the country. That commitment guides how we work with customers and how we support one another, rooted in our core values of Safety, Quality, Innovation and Teamwork. As a national organization, we offer broad opportunities to grow your career. Whether you work in the field or in an office role, you’ll find space to develop your skills, explore new directions and build a career that makes an impact. No matter where you begin, you join a capable team driving energy forward and helping build the foundation for the next generation of power in the U.S.