General Counsel

Overview

Job Title : General Counsel

Location : Chicago, IL

Hiring Manager : Chris McKissack

About Us

Fullmark Energy is unlocking the potential of energy storage to accelerate renewables, enhance grid reliability, and benefit communities, financial investors, stakeholders, and partners. Founded in 2018, Fullmark Energy develops, builds, owns, and operates energy storage projects across the U.S. Fullmark Energy is securely backed by a fund managed by InfraRed Capital Partners, an infrastructure asset manager with $13 billion in equity under management. Recognized as one of 2025’s Best Places to Work in the Power Industry by POWER magazine, with a four-gigawatt pipeline and a mix of projects operating and under construction, we are making the promise of energy storage a reality.

Compensation and Benefits

• $250,000 - $300,000 (This salary range is commensurate with experience.)
• Performance-based annual bonus
• Excellent health insurance with 100% premium covered
• Pre-tax Dependent Care Benefit
• 401k with employer match
• Commuter Benefit
• Competitive PTO and SICK leave
• Family Leave Benefit

Job Summary

The General Counsel will serve as the chief legal advisor for the company, overseeing all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters. This role reports to the Chief Executive Officer and provides strategic and practical legal guidance to the executive team on project development, corporate structure, financing, construction, transactions, operations, and risk management as the company grows its portfolio of battery energy storage systems (BESS) assets.

Skills and Competencies

Responsibilities

Corporate & Strategic

Project Development & Contracting

Finance & Transactions

Risk Management & Compliance

Team & External Counsel Management

Work Conditions

The General Counsel will be based in Chicago, IL and may work in a hybrid arrangement with a combination of in-office and remote work, but the candidate should be prepared to be in the office regularly and for hybrid working arrangements to change in the future.

Fullmark Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Fullmark Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Qualifications

Salary Description

$250,000-$300,000 annually

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