Job Description

Let\xe2\x80\x99s make Power Plants Obsolete.

The current, centralized electricity system is not sustainable. Between the climate crisis, state-wide blackouts, aging infrastructure, and rising costs, the system needs a huge overhaul. The demand for electricity is high \xe2\x80\x93 and getting higher \xe2\x80\x93 and big power plants aren\'t meeting our needs. We say it\'s time to disrupt and decentralize.

At , we\'re energy nerds that develop software for the real estate sector. Our tech turns commercial buildings and industrial facilities into hubs in a new, decentralized electricity system. This means cleaner, more reliable, and more affordable electricity. We\xe2\x80\x99re powering the clean energy revolution.

Peak Power has developed a comprehensive software platform that alleviates strain on the electricity grid and drives value to owners of clean energy assets, buildings, and electric vehicles (EVs) through electricity markets.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the CFO, the Vice President of Legal Affairs will provide Peak Power\'s Executive Team expert legal, transactional, structuring, strategic and tactical counsel. This will pertain to each of its main business lines on corporate matters, complex commercial arrangements, financial advisory mandates, acting as an external legal representative, and negotiating strategic transactions.

This work matters. Even a small change to optimize power utilization can significantly impact our customers, electrical grid, and environment. We\'re building something that will have a lasting, positive impact.

Our new Vice President of Legal Affairs will:

Develop. You will develop and maintain subject matter expertise in the complex fields of capital, commercial, corporate law, and other speciality areas relevant to Peak Power\xe2\x80\x99s businesses.

Commercial: Advice on all commercial law matters. Draft, review, and negotiate all contractual agreements, service agreements, partner, and vendor agreements, joint ventures, and licensing agreements.

Capital: Advice on all securities and corporate transactions, including securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate structure

Corporate: Lead regulatory compliance and risk management, employment and contractor agreements, review marketing material for compliance considerations

Deliver. You will engage and complete transactions quickly and effectively while balancing speed with legal and regulatory compliance objectives.

Evaluate, negotiate, and manage multiple complex transactions that are time-sensitive and strategically important to Peak Power

Collaborate. You will have strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and communicate effectively across the company and externally at all levels.

Oversee and provide sound coordination with external counsel as it pertains to commercial contracts, human resources, and capital raises

Support the development of strategic planning and implementation as it pertains to intellectual property, privacy, and security

Grow. You will be a critical thinker who proactively researches and anticipate unique legal situations that may impact Peak Power\'s businesses and provide counsel to mitigate risk. You will provide strategic and solutions-based advice to the company on new initiatives. We bring new ideas to the energy sector to build a better future.

What you bring to Peak Power:

The education. You have a Juris Doctor degree (JD) or equivalent.

The experience. You have proven experience delivering success in a fast-paced, changing environment while managing several projects simultaneously. You have at least 8 years of experience gained in top-tier law firms or in-house within a significant firm. Experience in the energy or commercial real estate sectors is considered an asset.

The drive and curiosity. You have a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude and are motivated to solve problems and support team success. You are passionate about contributing to innovative solutions to climate change.

The flexibility. You can adapt your activities as needed to support evolving team priorities in a rapidly changing business environment. This role provides opportunities for flexible working arrangements.

So why Peak Power?

We\xe2\x80\x99re focused on solving problems that impact energy markets both locally and around the world. We are a growth-stage clean technology company that has partnered with major names in real estate, electricity, and smart city spaces. To work with us is not only to work with an exciting company, but to also be on the cutting edge of the global transition to distributed, clean, and carbon-free energy.

How we invest in our team:

Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI). We believe in driving a better energy future through focused efforts towards understanding and improving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

You\xe2\x80\x99re Covered. Comprehensive health insurance from Day 1.

Work/Life Balance. Generous and flexible vacation and sick/wellness days to make time for personal appointments and taking a mental health break.

We\xe2\x80\x99re Listening. We take internal engagement surveys seriously and make actionable changes based on feedback.

Keep Learning. Sharpen your skills through continuous development paid for by Peak Power.

Get Social. Fun activities including team events and game nights to stay connected both virtually and in person including fun Slack channels that celebrate our love of food, fitness, fashion, furry friends, and everything in between!

Long Weekends Start Early. Beat the traffic to the cottage or curl up with your favourite book, start early with half days off before long weekends.

Health & Wellness. We care about your physical and mental wellbeing and offer monthly reimbursements to support your fitness and health journey.

Join us!

Apply here or learn more about our company from our website or LinkedIn.

At Peak Power we value the unique experiences and perspectives that folx bring. This is how we build a collaborative and innovative environment. As such, we welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives.

Should you feel that you don\xe2\x80\x99t meet 100% of the areas of this posting we encourage you to apply and tell us more about what values you feel you could add to the team. Accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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