Deputy General Counsel

NovaSource Power Services

. Provide complex legal advice, counsel, and representation to assigned direct-support organizations .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in corporate law, particularly in commercial contracts and mergers & acquisitions, with a strong ability to provide legal advice and representation across multiple jurisdictions. Proven skills in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements while optimizing legal processes and managing outside counsel.

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Commercial Contracts ExpertiseMergers & Acquisitions ExperienceJ.D. Or LLM DegreeState Bar MembershipCross-Border Transaction Experience

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingContract NegotiationRisk AnalysisLegal AdviceContract ManagementTemplate Agreement MaintenanceWorkflow OptimizationCommercial Transactional MattersLegal RepresentationStrategic Thinking

Soft Skills

Outstanding CommunicationAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeamwork CommitmentEntrepreneurial Mindset

Industry Keywords

Corporate LawLegal ContractingCommercial AgreementsFast-Paced EnvironmentU.S. Multinational CompanyLegal ManagementInternational TravelLegal ChallengesCollegialityTight Deadlines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide complex legal advice, counsel, and representation to assigned direct-support organizations
Lead all commercial contracting matters and build out the Company’s legal contracting team worldwide
Provide day-to-day support for the legal contracting team across NovaSource’s nine jurisdictions
Support the Chief Legal Officer with overall legal management and advice
Lead the contract execution function
Advise senior and executive leadership and teams in Technology, Business Development, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Human Resources on commercial transactional matters
Draft, review, and negotiate inbound and outbound commercial agreements
Create agreements for new products, services, and business initiatives
Maintain and refine the library of template agreements
Analyze and mitigate contractual risk while increasing efficiency and consistency
Optimize processes and guidelines for contract review, signature, management, and archival
Identify and implement improved workflows and best practices
Work with and manage outside counsel to optimize commercial agreement reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least ten (10) years of experience in a corporate law practice with experience in commercial contracts and mergers & acquisitions
J.D. or LLM from a nationally recognized law school
Membership in at least one state bar
Outstanding written and verbal communication
Analytical skills with demonstrated strategic thinking and risk analysis
Excellent interpersonal skills
Commitment to teamwork, integrity, and collegiality
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines
Flexible and willing to approach legal challenges with an entrepreneurial mindset
Prior law firm experience or in-house experience at a U.S. multinational company highly preferred
Cross-border transaction experience a plus
Ability to travel domestically and internationally
If not located in the Phoenix area, willingness to travel to company offices approximately 25%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities
Occasional domestic and international travel to customer locations and company offices as necessary