Application Guide

How to Apply for SVP, General Counsel

at Arcadia

🏢 About Arcadia

Arcadia is a mission-driven company revolutionizing clean energy access by leveraging technology to decarbonize the grid. As a remote-first organization, they offer the flexibility to work from anywhere in the US while making a tangible impact on climate change. Joining Arcadia means being at the forefront of the energy transition, with a culture that values innovation and sustainability.

About This Role

As SVP, General Counsel, you will architect and lead the entire legal function, directly enabling business growth through high-velocity sales, M&A, and strategic employee relations. This role is critical to scaling Arcadia's operations, from negotiating SaaS contracts to guiding the company through an IPO. Your work will have a direct impact on accelerating clean energy adoption and combating climate change.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with a quick stand-up with the sales team to review high-priority deals, followed by negotiating a complex SaaS contract. After lunch, you might review M&A due diligence for a potential acquisition, then meet with the CFO to discuss fundraising terms. The afternoon could involve advising HR on an employee relations issue and ending with a board committee call.

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🎯 Who Arcadia Is Looking For

  • A seasoned legal leader with 15+ years of experience, including as General Counsel or senior legal executive in a high-growth SaaS or tech company, ideally with IPO experience.
  • Proven track record of leading M&A legal workstreams from due diligence through post-acquisition integration.
  • Commercial mindset with the ability to turn complex legal issues into actionable business advice, and deep familiarity with employment law.
  • Experience streamlining lead-to-cash processes and creating standardized contract playbooks for high-velocity sales teams.

📝 Tips for Applying to Arcadia

1

Tailor your resume to highlight specific SaaS contract negotiation experience and examples of creating contract playbooks.

2

Quantify your impact in prior roles, e.g., 'Led legal for 5 acquisitions totaling $X in value' or 'Reduced contract cycle time by Y%'.

3

Showcase your IPO experience explicitly, even if you were part of the team rather than the lead; mention any pre-IPO preparation.

4

Include a brief cover letter that connects your background to Arcadia's mission of decarbonization and clean energy.

5

Mention any experience with data privacy and cybersecurity compliance relevant to energy or SaaS industries.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Emphasize your passion for combating climate change and how your legal expertise can accelerate Arcadia's mission.", 'Highlight your experience leading high-growth companies through scaling, including M&A and IPO readiness.', "Provide specific examples of how you've partnered with sales and product teams to drive revenue while managing risk.", 'Demonstrate your ability to build and lead a legal function from scratch or significantly upgrade an existing one.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read Arcadia's blog and press releases to understand their recent growth, partnerships, and product launches.
  • → Review their current legal team structure (if any) on LinkedIn to understand the team you'd be leading.
  • → Study the regulatory landscape for clean energy and community solar, as Arcadia operates in this space.
  • → Look at Arcadia's funding history and investors to gauge their growth stage and IPO timeline.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through how you would design the legal function at Arcadia to support rapid growth and an eventual IPO.
2 Describe a time you streamlined a lead-to-cash process. What metrics did you improve?
3 How do you approach negotiating a complex SaaS contract with a large enterprise customer?
4 Tell me about your experience with M&A integration. What were the key legal challenges?
5 How do you stay current on data privacy regulations and ensure compliance in a remote-first company?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't focus too much on litigation experience; this role is more about transactional and strategic legal work.
  • Avoid generic statements about 'being a team player'; instead, show specific leadership examples.
  • Don't overlook the remote aspect; emphasize your ability to lead a distributed team and manage outside counsel effectively.

📅 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

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