Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior Legal Counsel (Fixed-Term Contract 18–24 Months)

at PVcase

🏢 About PVcase

PVcase is revolutionizing solar design through software that maximizes energy yield and reduces carbon footprints globally. As a remote-first company in the renewable energy tech space, they combine cutting-edge technology with environmental impact, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to the clean energy transition while working in a dynamic, international B2B SaaS environment.

About This Role

This Senior Legal Counsel role involves leading global compliance efforts for GDPR, AI regulations, anti-bribery, and international sanctions across multiple jurisdictions. You'll develop internal audits, create compliance programs, and provide training to ensure PVcase meets evolving regulatory requirements while supporting their international expansion in the solar design software market.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve reviewing international regulatory updates affecting solar software, developing compliance documentation for new markets, collaborating with product teams on data privacy considerations for new features, and preparing training materials for employees on GDPR requirements. You'd balance proactive compliance planning with responding to immediate regulatory questions from teams across the organization.

🎯 Who PVcase Is Looking For

  • Has 3+ years experience specifically with GDPR compliance and international regulatory frameworks in B2B SaaS or tech companies
  • Demonstrates practical experience developing compliance programs and internal policies for data privacy, AI regulation, and anti-corruption measures
  • Can work independently in a remote environment while managing multiple international regulatory deadlines and requirements
  • Has experience with or strong understanding of emerging regulations like the Data Act, Digital Omnibus, and NIS2 Directive

📝 Tips for Applying to PVcase

1

Highlight specific GDPR compliance projects you've led or contributed to, especially those involving international data transfers or B2B SaaS environments

2

Demonstrate your understanding of how compliance intersects with solar/energy tech by mentioning relevant regulations or industry standards you've worked with

3

Showcase remote work success by describing how you've managed compliance programs independently across time zones

4

Include examples of creating internal training materials or conducting compliance workshops for non-legal teams

5

Reference any experience with AI regulation or data use policies, as this is explicitly mentioned in the job description

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your direct experience with GDPR implementation and monitoring in an international context', 'Examples of developing compliance programs or internal audits that improved organizational processes', "How your background aligns with PVcase's mission of revolutionizing solar design through technology", 'Your ability to work independently in a remote environment while managing complex regulatory requirements']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • PVcase's specific solar design software products and how they handle user data across different markets
  • The company's international presence and which countries they operate in (for understanding jurisdictional requirements)
  • Recent news about PVcase's growth, funding rounds, or expansion plans
  • How solar/energy tech companies are currently navigating AI and data regulation challenges

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through how you would approach GDPR compliance for a solar design software company operating in multiple countries
2 Describe a time you developed and implemented a compliance program from scratch - what challenges did you face?
3 How would you create internal training on AI regulation for engineering teams unfamiliar with legal concepts?
4 What's your approach to staying current with emerging regulations like the Data Act and NIS2 Directive?
5 How do you prioritize compliance requirements when working with limited resources in a fast-growing tech company?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting generic compliance experience without specific examples related to GDPR, AI, or international regulations
  • Failing to demonstrate understanding of how legal compliance supports business growth in a B2B SaaS environment
  • Not showing awareness of the renewable energy/solar industry context and its specific regulatory considerations

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

Offer

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