General Counsel

Background

ClimeCo is a respected global advisor, transaction facilitator, trader, and developer of environmental commodity market products and related services. We specialize in voluntary carbon, regulated carbon, renewable energy credits, plastics credits, and regional criteria pollutant trading programs.  From policy advisory to ESG strategy, offsets sourcing to project development, we provide comprehensive, vertically- integrated solutions to help enhance our customers’ sustainability impact—whether they are responding to emissions regulations or satisfying voluntary sustainability goals.

We are currently seeking a full-time General Counsel for our Cross-Cutting Business Unit. This position will be remote with preferred locations in Orlando, FL, Philadelphia/Boyertown, PA, Houston/Katy, TX, New York, NY or Washington, D.C. area.

Position Description

The General Counsel provides legal advice and strategies to the company’s executive and leadership team. The main duties include reviewing and creating various internal legal contracts, reviewing and analyzing legal documents, term sheets, NDAs, and contracts with external vendors and entities. This role will ensure legal compliance regarding company investments, employment regulation, and mergers and acquisitions. ClimeCo has an existing group of external legal firms that it utilizes, and this role would be expected to work with these resources as necessary and to manage these externally-assigned tasks.

The General Counsel will interface with diverse clients, partners, investors, and board members across multiple industry sectors to efficiently educate and coach the organization on risk management. This role will specifically deal with evaluating and reviewing legal documents, offering advice, and counsel on business opportunities and partnerships. Additionally, the role will perform generalist legal functions as needed.

ClimeCo embraces diversity and welcomes candidates who contribute to a climate that supports our staff of all identities and backgrounds. We further commit ourselves to an inclusive workplace where we value the perspectives of all employees by recognizing and appreciating their unique skills and talents. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

The General Counsel position is full-time, salaried, and exempt, which is ineligible for overtime pay under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing legal counsel to upper management and staff on all legal matters relevant to the functionality of the business
• Communicating and collaborating with external legal teams
• Maintaining knowledge of the company’s operations and legal documents
• Reviewing and evaluating legal documentation, including NDAs, contracts, and term sheets
• Conducting legal research and data analysis
• As necessary, researching and proposing legal leaning risk mitigation tactics
• Coaching and educating constituents on best practices and up-to-date regulations and laws
• Producing client-facing legal documents
• Providing recommendations to senior leadership for new and innovative solutions and processes

Requirements

• A JD (Juris Doctorate)
• Must have an active bar license in any US jurisdiction
• Five or more years of professional experience, prior experience in a general counsel role preferred
• Experience in employment law, contract law, immigration law, and general business-related law
• Experience with corporate governance and corporate legal duties
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with comfort in delivering complex legalities to lay audiences
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and balance shifting priorities
• Critical thinking with extensive legal research and data analysis experience
• Comfort operating autonomously and making legal decisions on behalf of a business entity
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with team members
• Willing to travel on occasion (approximately 5-10%, depending on prevailing safety conditions) and once quarterly for team meetings

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for a well-qualified General Counsel is $150,000 – $180,000 annually, considering individual work experience and work location.

ClimeCo offers a competitive salary and bonus structure with benefits including 401(k) with employer match, medical/dental/vision benefits, EAP program, paid time off, holidays, and more.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work  in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

ClimeCo LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, marital status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.