In-House Counsel
Energo · New York, New York, United States
FULL TIMEpermanent
Job Description
About EnergoEnergo is a rapidly growing energy supplier that provides a broad range of energy products and services to customers in NY, NJ, and PA. Energo is an equal opportunity employer, and applicants considered will not be because of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.
Job SummaryEnergo is seeking an experienced In-House Counsel focused on receivables and collections to lead legal recovery efforts, reduce bad debt, and strengthen contract enforceability across a growing portfolio of commercial and multifamily clients.
ResponsibilitiesAccounts Receivable Recovery & Bad Debt Reduction (Primary Focus)Own and lead the company's end-to-end AR recovery strategy, from early-stage delinquency outreach through formal collections, demand letters, small claims/civil litigation, and criminal referral (e.g., bad check complaints) where appropriateDesign and implement a structured escalation framework for past-due accounts across all divisions, including notice timelines, demand letter templates, and criteria for legal escalationEvaluate and reduce the company's overall bad debt exposure by identifying root causes (credit terms, contract language, customer vetting) and recommending policy changesManage relationships with collections agencies, process servers, and outside litigation counsel engaged for recovery mattersTrack and report AR recovery metrics, aging trends, and bad debt write-offs to the CEO and finance leadership on a regular cadencePursue recovery through appropriate channels, including small claims court, civil litigation, mechanic's liens, and coordination with law enforcement/DA offices on check fraud or similar mattersPartner with Finance and division leaders (HVAC, Plumbing & Fire Suppression, Solar, Energy Services) to strengthen credit and billing practices that prevent future delinquency
General Legal SupportServe as primary point of contact for day-to-day legal questions from leadership and division headsDraft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including vendor service agreements, customer service agreements, subcontractor agreements, and hold-harmless/indemnification agreementsIdentify and flag legal, regulatory, and compliance risks proactively across all business linesAdvise on employment matters, licensing, and regulatory compliance relevant to HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression, fuel oil, and solar operations in New York State and NYC
Outside Counsel & Litigation ManagementSelect, engage, and manage outside counsel across practice areas (litigation, employment, real estate, transactional, regulatory) to ensure cost-effective, high-quality representationOversee active litigation matters, coordinating strategy and reporting status and exposure to leadershipManage legal spend and outside counsel budgets, including review and approval of invoices
Transactions & Corporate MattersSupport potential business transactions, including due diligence, deal structuring input, and drafting/review of transaction documents (e.g., asset purchases, joint ventures, financing arrangements)Advise on corporate structuring matters across Energo's divisions and affiliated entities (e.g., Solargo LLC)Assist with insurance program review as it relates to contractual risk transfer (indemnification, additional insured requirements, certificates of insurance)
QualificationsJ.D. from an accredited law school; active member in good standing of the New York State Bar3+ years of legal experience, with demonstrated experience in collections/AR recovery, commercial litigation, or creditor's rightsExperience managing outside counsel and litigation budgetsStrong contract drafting and negotiation skillsWorking knowledge of New York commercial law, including bad check/check fraud statutes, mechanic's lien law, and small claims/civil procedure, UCC filings xzbcwsv Prior in-house experience, particularly in construction, trades, energy, or field-services company, is a plusExcellent judgment, discretion, and ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly to non-legal executivesComfortable operating in a hands-on, fast-paced, multi-division business environmentStrong negotiation and business judgment Success MetricsMeasurable reduction in AR aging and bad debt write-offs within the first 12 monthsA documented, repeatable AR escalation and recovery process adopted across all divisionsReduced legal spend and improved outcomes through more effective outside counsel managementProactive identification and mitigation of legal/compliance risk before it becomes costlyIncreased collection rate / recovery %Lower bad debt write-offsFaster legal resolution timelines
LocationFull-Time: Woodside, Queens
Compensation$140,000 - $180,000
What Energo OffersCompetitive salary commensurate with experienceOpportunity to grow within a well-established, expanding, family-owned companyExposure across multiple business lines, including HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression, fuel oil, energy services, and solarCollaborative, hands-on work environment
Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.
Job SummaryEnergo is seeking an experienced In-House Counsel focused on receivables and collections to lead legal recovery efforts, reduce bad debt, and strengthen contract enforceability across a growing portfolio of commercial and multifamily clients.
ResponsibilitiesAccounts Receivable Recovery & Bad Debt Reduction (Primary Focus)Own and lead the company's end-to-end AR recovery strategy, from early-stage delinquency outreach through formal collections, demand letters, small claims/civil litigation, and criminal referral (e.g., bad check complaints) where appropriateDesign and implement a structured escalation framework for past-due accounts across all divisions, including notice timelines, demand letter templates, and criteria for legal escalationEvaluate and reduce the company's overall bad debt exposure by identifying root causes (credit terms, contract language, customer vetting) and recommending policy changesManage relationships with collections agencies, process servers, and outside litigation counsel engaged for recovery mattersTrack and report AR recovery metrics, aging trends, and bad debt write-offs to the CEO and finance leadership on a regular cadencePursue recovery through appropriate channels, including small claims court, civil litigation, mechanic's liens, and coordination with law enforcement/DA offices on check fraud or similar mattersPartner with Finance and division leaders (HVAC, Plumbing & Fire Suppression, Solar, Energy Services) to strengthen credit and billing practices that prevent future delinquency
General Legal SupportServe as primary point of contact for day-to-day legal questions from leadership and division headsDraft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including vendor service agreements, customer service agreements, subcontractor agreements, and hold-harmless/indemnification agreementsIdentify and flag legal, regulatory, and compliance risks proactively across all business linesAdvise on employment matters, licensing, and regulatory compliance relevant to HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression, fuel oil, and solar operations in New York State and NYC
Outside Counsel & Litigation ManagementSelect, engage, and manage outside counsel across practice areas (litigation, employment, real estate, transactional, regulatory) to ensure cost-effective, high-quality representationOversee active litigation matters, coordinating strategy and reporting status and exposure to leadershipManage legal spend and outside counsel budgets, including review and approval of invoices
Transactions & Corporate MattersSupport potential business transactions, including due diligence, deal structuring input, and drafting/review of transaction documents (e.g., asset purchases, joint ventures, financing arrangements)Advise on corporate structuring matters across Energo's divisions and affiliated entities (e.g., Solargo LLC)Assist with insurance program review as it relates to contractual risk transfer (indemnification, additional insured requirements, certificates of insurance)
QualificationsJ.D. from an accredited law school; active member in good standing of the New York State Bar3+ years of legal experience, with demonstrated experience in collections/AR recovery, commercial litigation, or creditor's rightsExperience managing outside counsel and litigation budgetsStrong contract drafting and negotiation skillsWorking knowledge of New York commercial law, including bad check/check fraud statutes, mechanic's lien law, and small claims/civil procedure, UCC filings xzbcwsv Prior in-house experience, particularly in construction, trades, energy, or field-services company, is a plusExcellent judgment, discretion, and ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly to non-legal executivesComfortable operating in a hands-on, fast-paced, multi-division business environmentStrong negotiation and business judgment Success MetricsMeasurable reduction in AR aging and bad debt write-offs within the first 12 monthsA documented, repeatable AR escalation and recovery process adopted across all divisionsReduced legal spend and improved outcomes through more effective outside counsel managementProactive identification and mitigation of legal/compliance risk before it becomes costlyIncreased collection rate / recovery %Lower bad debt write-offsFaster legal resolution timelines
LocationFull-Time: Woodside, Queens
Compensation$140,000 - $180,000
What Energo OffersCompetitive salary commensurate with experienceOpportunity to grow within a well-established, expanding, family-owned companyExposure across multiple business lines, including HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression, fuel oil, energy services, and solarCollaborative, hands-on work environment
Details
| Company | Energo |
| Location | New York, New York, United States |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | general |
| Experience | permanent |