Overview
Legal Director Jobs in Washington, District of Columbia, USA at Inventure
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.
Seniority level: Â Mid-Senior level
Employment type:
Full-time
Job function: Â Legal
Industries: Â Services for Renewable Energy and Law Practice
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Title: Legal Director
Company: Inventure
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Counsel, Business Law, Financial Law, Lawyer)
