SVP General Counsel

Join Arcadia, a leading technology company focused on accelerating the transition to clean energy. As the Senior Vice President and General Counsel, you will be the senior-most legal authority, responsible for architecting a legal function that drives business growth. You will partner with the CEO and Board, lead complex M&A integration work streams, and foster a compliant yet innovative workplace through strategic employee relations. This role offers a flexible remote work culture, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the clean energy sector.

• Architecting a legal function that drives business growth and enables high-velocity sales.
• Leading negotiations for high-stakes SaaS contracts, IP licensing, and technology transactions.
• Providing legal support to the company through potential future rounds of fundraising, acquisitions, and critical partnerships.
• Work Style & Ethics: Client-service orientation and demonstrated success in handling competing deadlines for multiple internal partners with minimal supervision. Willingness to take feedback, learn, and grow; an ethos of continuous self-improvement. Outstanding judgment and uncompromising professional ethics
• Professional Credentials: J.D. with excellent academic credentials, and a state bar member in good standing in a state where Arcadia does business
• Commercial Mindset: Demonstrated ability to distill complex legal problems into "streamlined, actionable advice" for fast-paced commercial teams. Very practical and business-oriented approach with strong attention to detail
• M&A Sophistication: Proven track record of leading legal work streams through the full lifecycle of an acquisition and integration
• Employee Relations Savvy: Deep familiarity with employment law and the nuances of managing human capital during organizational change
• International Operations: The background vital to lead the legal operations of a company with significant international operations, including a large Indian subsidiary. Experience coordinating and communicating with an international team across multiple time zones
• Experience: 15+ years of legal practice, including demonstrated success as in-house counsel and/or outstanding experience at a top law firm. Significant time spent as a General Counsel or senior legal leader in a high-growth SaaS or tech environment, including experience as a General Counsel or Chief Legal Officer at a publicly-traded company (preferably leading a company through an IPO or a direct listing)
• Energy Regulatory, or Utility Experience
• Experience with high-growth, venture-funded SAAS startups
• Demonstrated excellence at assessing risk with a flexible risk tolerance matched to the company’s objectives
• Experience leading a globally distributed team operating in multiple countries
• Leading the legal due diligence and execution of merger & acquisition events