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Submit your CV and any additional required information after you have read this description by clicking on the application button. $Stock options At ZOLA iNTELLIGENCE (ZOLAi) , we are redefining what’s possible in emerging markets. More than an energy company, we are an AI technology platform embedding intelligence into energy, connectivity, and financial services infrastructure across the Global South. Energy Equality for All. Nearly 3 billion people and businesses still lack reliable, affordable energy — a barrier that has fueled inequality in income, healthcare, education, and climate for centuries. Technology can finally close that gap. With roots in Tanzania as Off Grid Electric, we’ve spent over a decade scaling distributed energy. Today, as ZOLAi, we deliver the world’s first AI-enabled enterprise technology platform for emerging market infrastructure — uniting hardware, control, data, and software layers to empower Energy-as-a-Service providers with growth, efficiency, and financing to deploy, manage, and optimize entire networks. Already, we power over 3 million people and businesses across 10 countries , transforming energy access into a foundation for connectivity, financial inclusion, and opportunity for generations to come. We are looking for a General Counsel with 5–7 years of corporate legal experience to join our leadership team in a part-time capacity. The General Counsel will serve as the company’s lead in-house legal advisor, providing strategic and operational guidance on a wide range of corporate legal matters. This is a part-time, in-office role (50% of a full-time schedule) , ideal for a legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and is excited about leveraging AI-enabled tools to work smarter and faster. Advise senior leadership and the Board on corporate governance, compliance, and risk management . Draft, review, and negotiate corporate contracts and international commercial agreements , including joint ventures, vendor partnerships, financing arrangements, and technology licenses, equity incentive plans, insurance (renewals) Draft agreements that minimize risks and maximize legal rights Support cross-border transactions and regulatory matters across Asia, EMEA, Latin America Africa. Evaluate legal risks, anticipate potential issues, and identify proactive solutions that will eliminate or mitigate risks Manage and resolve disputes, litigation, and regulatory inquiries , working with external counsel when needed. Implement scalable legal processes and policies that enable growth while safeguarding the company’s interests. Collaborate with internal teams (finance, operations, sales, product) to ensure legal alignment with business goals. Explore and apply AI-enabled tools and workflows to enhance legal productivity, contract management, and compliance monitoring. Serve as Company Secretary to the Board, ensuring strong governance practices. 5–7 years of corporate legal experience , preferably with exposure to international transactions. ~ Expertise across corporate contracts, dispute resolution, international transactions, and corporate governance . ~ Experience in an in-house counsel role at a startup, scale-up, or multinational company (preferred). ~ Overall broad legal knowledge (corporate law, restructuring, M&A, equity transactions, facility agreement transactions, litigations, IP and patent law, labor law, equity incentive plans etc) ~ Strong business acumen with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives. ~ We can’t wait to meet people who are passionate, driven, and inspired by what we’re building. Apply now and help us shape the future of energy access. Part-time Legal, General Business, and Management Energy Technology, Services for Renewable Energy, and Electric Power Generation Sign in to set job alerts for “General Counsel” roles. Partner/ Chief Legal Officer at Venture-backed, AI-Native Law Firm General Liability Attorney - Hybrid Remote - San Francisco Area - Partnership Track NEW IN – General Liability/ Construction Associate Attorney | Award winning people first culture | Structured Mentorship Programs | San Fran/Walnut Creek - Hybrid Gap Inc. Director, Senior Counsel, Commercial & Corporate Senior Director, Associate General Counsel - CommercialVice President, Associate General Counsel South San Francisco, CA $325,000.We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #