Senior Corporate Counsel

Everything we do at Sunrun is driven by a determination to transform the way we power our lives. We know that starts at the individual employee level. We strive to foster an environment you can thrive in through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Sunrun is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel / Principal Legal Counsel to support a wide range of corporate, securities, M&A, corporate governance, and ESG activities. The Senior Corporate Counsel / Principal Legal Counsel will be exposed to a variety of legal and business matters.

Role and Responsibilities

• Assist with the company’s earnings releases and SEC filings, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, proxy statements, and Section 16 reporting
• Prepare board and committee meeting agendas and provide general board and committee support
• Assist with the Company’s ESG governance and ESG reporting initiatives
• Provide practical, actionable advice and strategic support to executives and employees on a variety of corporate matters
• Assist in overseeing equity plan administration, trading windows and employee education, including direct oversight of stock administration team
• Counsel on Nasdaq listing requirements
• Work collaboratively with the finance, talent, and other cross-functional teams on a variety of matters
• Assist with capital markets transactions, mergers and acquisitions and strategic transactions, including by working with cross-functional teams to lead diligence activities, structure and effect transactions, and successfully integrate acquired companies
• Review press releases and certain other strategic communications
• Stay up-to-date on legal and regulatory developments, governance trends, general legal issues and best practices, assess impact on the company and recommend changes to Sunrun’s programs or policies if advisable

Qualifications/Skills

• JD from a reputable law school with excellent academic credentials and membership in at least one state bar
• Minimum of 6-8 years’ experience as an attorney, with law firm experience required and prior in-house legal experience is a plus
• Must have significant experience advising on SEC rules, regulations and compliance
• Be comfortable in a fast-paced environment and able to handle multiple matters simultaneously and to prioritize effectively
• Evaluate issues from legal and business perspectives with a practical, business-oriented approach to problem solving
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to develop strong working relationships and to work across functions and teams
• Excellent written, oral and negotiation communication skills

Recruiter: Amanda Frock ( )

Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to acts, such as The Equal Pay Transparency Act. It assumes that the successful candidate will be located in markets within the United States that warrant the compensation listed. Candidates in locations outside this local area may have a different starting salary range for this opportunity which may be higher or lower. Please speak with your recruiter to learn more.

Starting salary/wage for this opportunity:

$227,385.11 to $303,180.15

Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility, which is based on company and individual performance, short and long term incentives, and program-specific awards. Sunrun provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). A candidate’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

This description sets forth the general nature and level of the qualifications and duties required of employees in this job classification, as well as some of the essential functions of this role. It is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of all essential duties and qualifications.

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Sunrun is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging drives our ability to build diverse teams and develop inclusive work environments. At Sunrun, we believe that empowering people and valuing their differences will help us create a planet run by the sun for everyone. We are committed to equal employment opportunities without consideration of race, color, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or gender, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal convictions, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.