SVP, General Counsel
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeRemote
location_onPlanifyr
Who We Are
Arcadia is the AI-powered energy intelligence platform for businesses. We replace fragmented tools and manual workflows with one platform to pay utility bills, buy energy, and advance sustainability — across every location, at enterprise scale. Trusted by Fortune 2000 companies, Arcadia combines unified data, AI-powered analytics, and expert advisory to help enterprise teams save money, mitigate risk, and cut carbon.
Tackling the world's most complex energy challenges requires diverse thinking. We're building teams of people from different backgrounds, industries, and disciplines — united by a belief that energy management should be simple, intelligent, and a genuine driver of business value.
About the Role
The General Counsel is the senior-most legal authority at Arcadia, responsible for architecting a legal function that drives business growth rather than merely managing risk. This role serves as a "business-first" partner to the CEO and Board, tasked with enabling high-velocity sales, leading complex M&A integration work streams, and fostering a compliant yet innovative workplace through strategic employee relations.
You will act as a commercial catalyst, partnering with Sales and Product teams to streamline the "Lead-to-Cash" process with a focus on being "more commercial than cautious." Beyond transaction architecture and deal desk governance, you will guide the company through potential fundraising, acquisitions, and public readiness, ensuring the legal framework supports rapid scaling and strategic evolution.
Work Environment
Arcadia is open to fully remote candidates with a preference for those located in Washington, DC, New York, and Boston. We operate with a "Remote first" culture, allowing you to work from anywhere in the US as long as you have a reliable internet connection.
Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion
Here at Arcadia, we cultivate diversity, celebrate individuality, and believe unique perspectives are key to our collective success in creating a clean energy future. Arcadia is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing careers@arcadia.com prior to completing your application.
Application Process
Arcadia uses AI-assisted technology to evaluate candidates on relevant skills, experience, and education as outlined in the job description. Human review is part of all hiring decisions. Candidates may request an alternative selection process by contacting careers@arcadia.com before submitting their application.
By submitting your application, you voluntarily provide personal information. For California Residents, this collection is consistent with the CCPA, and you have the right to request access to or deletion of your data by contacting careers@arcadia.com.
Visa Sponsorship
Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position at this time.
Work location
Work model: Remote
Planifyr
Key Responsibilities
- check_circlePartner with Sales and Product teams to streamline the Lead-to-Cash process and increase sales velocity
- check_circleLead negotiations for high-stakes SaaS contracts, IP licensing, and technology transactions
- check_circleEstablish standardized contract playbooks and self-service legal tools to reduce deal-cycle time
- check_circleProvide legal support for fundraising, acquisitions, and critical partnerships
- check_circleLead the legal harmonization of newly acquired entities including entity rationalization and IP consolidation
- check_circleServe as Corporate Secretary and primary liaison to the Board on governance, ethics, and fiduciary duties
- check_circlePrepare the company for potential capital events including fundraising rounds, IPO readiness, or strategic divestitures
- check_circleAct as legal architect for the People Team on sensitive employee relations and executive compensation matters
Requirements
- verified15+ years of legal practice
- verifiedJ.D. degree
- verifiedState bar member in good standing
- verifiedUS work authorization (no visa sponsorship)
Nice to Have
Energy Regulatory or Utility Experience; Experience with high-growth, venture-funded SaaS startups; Demonstrated excellence at assessing risk with a flexible risk tolerance matched to the company's objectives; Experience leading a globally distributed team operating in multiple countries; Experience leading the legal due diligence and execution of merger & acquisition events.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleFlexible PTO with no accrued hours or limits on vacation dayscheck_circle12 annual holidayscheck_circle10 days of sick leavecheck_circleUp to 4 weeks of bereavement leave2 volunteer days off
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Day-to-day, the SVP, General Counsel at Arcadia will partner with sales and product teams to streamline the lead-to-cash process and increase sales velocity; lead negotiations for high-stakes saas contracts, ip licensing, and technology transactions; establish standardized contract playbooks and self-service legal tools to reduce deal-cycle time; and provide legal support for fundraising, acquisitions, and critical partnerships.
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To qualify for the SVP, General Counsel at Arcadia position, applicants should have: 15+ years of legal practice; J.D. degree; State bar member in good standing; and US work authorization (no visa sponsorship).
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SVP, General Counsel at Arcadia is based in Planifyr. This is a remote role.
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Arcadia has listed this SVP, General Counsel role as remote.
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SVP, General Counsel at Arcadia typically requires 15+ years of relevant experience at the executive level.
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Key skills for SVP, General Counsel at Arcadia include Data Privacy; GDPR; Ccpa; Cybersecurity; Employment Law; Labor Relations; Merger & Acquisition; and Due Diligence.
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SVP, General Counsel at Arcadia is part of the legal job category on Recrutus.