Senior Commercial Counsel, Uplight
$120-160k
Office located in Boulder, CO
Clean energy technology partner
Job no longer available
Clean energy technology partner
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
$120-160k
Office located in Boulder, CO
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To fuel the transition to clean energy in order to build a more sustainable future.
Role
Who you are
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Active membership in the state bar association
- Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing commercial contract law, with a strong preference for candidates with SaaS or technology industry experience
- Proven track record of drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts
- Strong understanding of intellectual property, data privacy, and cybersecurity issues
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail and a commitment to quality work
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Desirable
- Energy or Energy-Adjacent Industry experience
- Software / Technology company in-house experience
What the job involves
- We are seeking a Senior Commercial Counsel to join our team and help us achieve our ambitious goals for our business and the planet
- Contract Drafting and Review: Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including software licensing agreements, service agreements, SaaS subscription contracts, reseller agreements, and vendor contracts
- Risk Assessment: Assess and mitigate legal and business risks associated with commercial transactions and contracts
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards in all contractual matters
- Contract Management: Develop and maintain an efficient contract management process, including contract templates and standardized terms and conditions
- Legal Advice: Provide legal advice and guidance to internal teams, including Sales, Marketing, Product, and Finance, on contractual and legal matters
- Dispute Resolution: Assist in resolving contract disputes and conflicts, including negotiation, mediation, and, if necessary, litigation support
- Training: Conduct training sessions for employees on contract-related legal matters and best practices
- Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with changes in relevant laws and regulations, industry trends, and best practices, and recommend improvements to contract-related processes
Our take
Uplight provides end-to-end technology solutions that aim to increase efficiency within energy ecosystems. The company's tech solutions consist of energy personalization systems to motivate customers to use energy more efficiently, in addition to energy reports, marketplaces, and other API microservices. They're currently working with more than 80 of the world’s leading electric and gas utilities.
Uplight’s software gives these utility companies granular data about how customers consume energy in their homes and businesses and offers ways to reduce their base power demand. They also offer a consumer marketplace for finding rebates and deals on energy-efficient appliances and electric vehicles.
The company has grown rapidly, reaching Unicorn status in 2021, despite only being founded two years previously. Uplight has since entered its next phase of growth, and is focused on significantly scaling its software solutions to further expand globally.
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Insights
-6% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Supplemental Medical Plan: Our Employer of Record partner provides access to supplemental medical coverage tailored to the regulations and needs of your country.
- Generous PTO and Sick Time: Employees enjoy generous paid time off and sick leave to prioritize their well-being.
- Pension (where applicable): We know saving for the future is important, so we help contribute.
- Parental Leave: Support programs so you can focus on your growing family, specific to your country of residence.
- Learning and Development: Take charge of your career development with courses tailored to your interests and goals.
Company HQ
Boulder, CO
Leadership
Luis D'Acosta
(CEO)Previously Executive Vice President at Schneider Electronics, CEO at SEL, Director General of Mexico for Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories and Power Systems Manager in Mexico for ABB.
Michelle Anastasi
(CPO)Prior to joining Uplight in 2021, Michelle wserved as the CPO at Mersive Technologies and Ibotta. She also spent 4 years at ComPsych as the VP of Human Resources.
Hannah Bascom
(Chief Growth/Commericial Officer)Previously, Hannah was a VP of Regulated Business at SPAN. She also spent nearly 5 years at Google as the Head of Energy Partnerships .
Jesse Demmel
(CTO)Jesse was previously the CTO of Sovrn Holdings before joining Uplight in 2021. He also spent nearly 4 years at Under Armour in VP Engineering roles and 3 years at MapMyFitness in Senior Development Manager/VP Engineering roles.
Sally Lambert
(COO)Sally has been at Uplight since 2019, initially joining the team as a Regional Director of Customer Success. Since then, she has held a number of roles and became COO in 2024. She previously held Director roles at Tendril and CLEAResult.
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