Vice President, Legal - Clean Energy Manufacturing Job at NextWave Partners, Austin, TX

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  • NextWave Partners
  • Austin, TX

Job Description

Vice President, Legal – Clean Energy Manufacturing

About NextWave

NextWave Partners is the Recruitment Partner of choice within the Energy Transition, Climate-tech, and ESG/Sustainability sectors. We are committed to supporting industries battling climate change towards a net-zero future and a sustainable economy.

About the Role:

Client is a leading U.S. based clean energy manufacturing company and is seeking a Vice President, Legal to lead its legal function during a pivotal period of growth and expansion.

With cutting-edge production facilities and a mission to build a resilient domestic supply chain for solar and battery technology, the company is at the forefront of the clean energy transition.

The VP of Legal will play a critical role as a strategic advisor and operational leader, overseeing legal strategy, compliance, and risk across a growing portfolio of manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the senior legal advisor to the executive leadership team
  • Lead all legal matters including corporate governance, commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, employment, and intellectual property
  • Develop and scale internal legal operations in step with rapid company growth
  • Manage relationships with outside counsel
  • Contribute to strategic planning, capital projects, and major transactions

Ideal Candidate Profile:

  • 12+ years of legal experience, with prior roles as General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, or other senior legal leadership
  • Background in solar or clean technology manufacturing (as opposed to development)
  • Deep familiarity with the legal and regulatory complexities of manufacturing and supply chain operations
  • Experience in a public company environment strongly preferred
  • Skilled in navigating cross-functional business challenges and fast-paced growth

Location: Austin, TX is preferred, but open to remote. Relocation assistance provided.

This is a rare opportunity to join an innovative, mission-driven company shaping the future of clean energy manufacturing in the U.S.

Application:

If you are interested in this position, please apply directly on the platform with your latest CV. We will review your application and revert back promptly.

Keep in touch:

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Our commitment:

Diversity is a core value at NextWave Partners, and we are proud to be partnering with equal opportunities employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Job Tags

Remote job, Relocation package,

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