Sr. Legal Counsel, Commercial

Ever since we started in 2007, Sunrun has been at the forefront of connecting people to the cleanest energy on Earth. It’s why we’ve become the #1 home solar and battery company in America. Today, we’re on a mission to change the way the world interacts with energy, and we’re building a company and brand that puts power at the center of life. And we’re doing it by designing a dynamic culture where employee development, well-being, and safety come first. We’re unlike any other solar company. Our vertically integrated model gives us total control over every part of the energy lifecycle – from sale through installation and beyond – so you can find endless opportunities for growth. Come join a career you can grow in and a culture you can run with.

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 take ownership of your mission to build a deliberate culture where our values shine: We Love People, We Love to Create, and We Love to Run. By bringing your unique skills and dedication to the team, you’ll help Sunrun maintain its position as a leader in the clean energy transition.

This is a pivotal role for a senior legal professional, primarily focused on Commercial Law, to drive Sunrun's core mission. You will serve as an in-house legal expert, leading 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 a variety of 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

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. 

• Drive Corporate Compliance: Stay up-to-date on corporate law developments and governance trends to ensure internal policies and procedures remain aligned with best practices.
  

• Cross-Functional Governance Support: Assist with the legal aspects of internal audits and sustainability governance initiatives, ensuring departmental compliance with corporate standards.

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.

• Manage 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.

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.
  

Physical Demands & Travel

• Ability to perform normal office duties and operate office equipment.
  

• Ability to interact and participate in meetings.
  

• Travel: Less than 5% travel is required, primarily for team-building purposes.
  

Recruiter:

Please note that the compensation information is made in good faith for this position only.  It assumes that the successful candidate will be located in markets within the United States that warrant the compensation.  Please speak with your recruiter to learn more.

Starting salary/wage for this opportunity:

Compensation decisions will not be based on a candidate's salary history. You can learn more here.

This job description outlines the primary responsibilities, some essential job functions, and qualifications for the role. It may not include all essential functions, tasks, or requirements. 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 candidateaccommodations@sunrun.com.

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. Learn more here: EEO | Sunrun