Director of Legal

About the role:
Aurora Solar is a fast-growing Series D company on a mission to create a future of solar energy for all. Aurora makes the software that is enabling society to transition to a world powered by solar power. It’s our goal to have every solar installation in the world pass through our software, which has already been used to design millions of solar projects. Named one of “The Best Remote-First Companies To Work for in 2022” by BuiltInSF.com and awarded #1 Solar Software platform by Solar Power World, Aurora is disrupting the energy industry and changing the course of history.   
We are looking for a focused and strategic Director of Legal who is excited about partnering with leadership to build a world-class Legal function at an organization making a meaningful difference in the world. They will hire, train, and retain a high-performing team and implement processes and systems that scale with Aurora’s hyper-growth, and set the company up for future success.
We are a passionate and diverse team that aspires to be the best place for the best people and we’re looking for talented individuals to accelerate our exponential growth as we continue to scale. If you are looking for a stimulating and fulfilling role, come join us!

What you'll do:

• Drive our legal strategy and design and implement best in class legal processes
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements and negotiate legal issues across multiple aspects of the business including customer, vendor, and employee agreements
• Manage our relationships and budget with external counsel
• Advise leadership on corporate governance, including Board matters, stock administration, business conduct, litigation, and other policy matters
• Assist leadership with M&A and capital markets transactions
• Be a trusted business partner who will help the Company identify underlying risks, how to mitigate them, when to avoid them, and what risks to take
• Direct the legal entity formation associated with international expansion efforts

What we value:

• A broad range of knowledge in legal, regulation, and compliance areas relevant to a hyper-growth SaaS start-up 
• Experience developing a high-performing Legal function
• A history of being highly accountable and motivated
• Excitement about the opportunity to set the foundations for and directly impact the strategic direction of a fast-growing company
• Excellent communication skills and ability to partner effectively across functions and levels throughout the company
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, coupled with big picture strategic comprehension
• An ability to handle ambiguity and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of SaaS business models

Aurora is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce of people who believe in and are passionate about creating a future of solar energy for all. We are an equal opportunity employer, we welcome and consider qualified applicants regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy status, veteran status, or any other differences. We encourage you to apply even if you believe that you do not meet all of the above criteria!
For San Francisco applicants: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.