Overview
Legal Director Jobs in Washington DC-Baltimore Area at Inventure
Title: Legal Director
Company: Inventure
Location: Washington DC-Baltimore Area
Role Overview
We are seeking a Legal Director to establish and lead our in-house legal function. This is our first internal legal hire, making it a unique opportunity for an experienced legal professional to build and shape the company’s legal infrastructure.
The role will focus on transitioning key legal responsibilities from external counsel to in-house, optimizing legal processes, managing risk, and supporting growth.
Key Responsibilities
In-House Legal Transition: Gradually take over legal responsibilities from external counsel, establishing internal processes and best practices.
Corporate & Transactional Law: Oversee project financing, M&A, and corporate structuring for new developments and acquisitions.
Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate key agreements, including PPAs, EPC contracts, O&M agreements, and financing documents.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local energy regulations and corporate governance requirements.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with project development, financing, and operations.
External Counsel Coordination: Maintain strategic oversight of external legal support while optimizing cost efficiency.
Dispute Resolution & Litigation: Manage and oversee legal disputes, working with external counsel as necessary.
Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with executives, investors, and project partners to facilitate smooth transactions and operations.
Qualifications & Experience
J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership.
5+ years of legal experience, preferably with a mix of law firm and in-house roles in renewable energy, infrastructure, or project finance.
Expertise in energy project development, finance, and regulatory compliance.
Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills, particularly with PPAs, EPCs, and financing agreements.
Experience transitioning legal functions from external counsel to an in-house team is a plus.
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Why Join Us?
Make an impact on the Clean Energy sector.
Opportunity to build the legal function from the ground up in a high-growth, mission-driven company.
Work closely with senior leadership to shape legal and business strategy.
Competitive compensation and benefits package, including equity participation.
A dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment focused on accelerating the clean energy transition.
