Description We are looking for an experienced Attorney/Lawyer to provide in-house legal counsel for a growing organization in Austin, Texas. This Long-term Contract position will support commercial matters, compliance priorities, risk evaluation, and dispute-related issues across business operations tied to clean energy assets. The role works closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver practical legal guidance that protects the business while supporting strategic goals. Responsibilities: - Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including commercial contracts, supplier arrangements, service terms, confidentiality agreements, amendments, and customer documents. - Provide counsel on applicable legal and regulatory obligations at the federal, state, and local levels, with attention to consumer protection, energy-related rules, privacy considerations, licensing, and collections activities. - Partner with operational teams to assess legal exposure connected to solar and distributed energy assets and recommend measures that reduce risk. - Oversee disputes and litigation matters by coordinating with outside counsel, shaping legal strategy, and advising internal stakeholders on case developments. - Support billing, collections, and customer support functions by helping establish legally sound processes, communications, and documentation. - Advise senior leaders on governance topics, internal policies, and control frameworks that strengthen compliance and business accountability. - Track changes in laws and regulations affecting renewable energy, asset management, and related financial or consumer-facing activities, and communicate business impact. - Assist with audits, internal reviews, compliance projects, executive reporting, and board-facing materials as needed. - Collaborate with finance, operations, compliance, and investor-facing teams to support business initiatives requiring legal input. Requirements - Juris Doctor from an accredited law school. - Active attorney license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, with Texas strongly preferred. - At least 5 years of legal experience in-house or in a practice area such as commercial law, energy, regulatory matters, finance, real estate, or asset management. - Demonstrated ability to draft, analyze, and negotiate contracts with a strong attention to legal and business risk. - Experience advising on regulatory compliance and operational legal matters in a fast-moving environment. - Background in litigation support, including motion practice, briefing, discovery, or coordination with external counsel. - Knowledge of renewable energy, clean energy, solar operations, utilities, infrastructure, or financial services is preferred. - Strong communication skills and sound judgment, with the ability to provide practical guidance to both legal and non-legal stakeholders. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .