Colin Schmutz
General Counsel and CLO at ION Solar
- Role
- General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer at Ion Solar
- Location
- Orem, UT, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
Experience
General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer
May 2022 — Present · Provo, UT, US
As the top legal executive at ION Solar, I lead all legal, risk, and compliance functions for one of the nation’s largest vertically integrated provately held residential solar companies. I report directly to the CEO and serve as a legal and strategic advisor to the executive team and board of directors, holding an observer seat at board meetings.Working within a private equity-backed environment, I’ve helped scale ION through rapid growth while navigating a complex regulatory landscape across multiple states. My team and I manage legal and compliance matters spanning the full A-to-Z lifecycle of solar — including marketing, door-to-door sales, permitting, financing, installation, and customer service.Key responsibilities and highlights:Oversee all litigation, contract negotiation, and corporate governanceLead compliance strategy across high-risk areas like D2D sales and constructionPartner closely with finance and operations teams on strategic transactions and risk managementBuilt out legal infrastructure to support ION’s expansion across 12+ states
Education
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
J.D.
2013 — 2015
Brigham Young University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English
2007 — 2012
Skills
- Editing
- Microsoft Word
- Legal Writing
- Litigation
- Customer Service
- Commercial Litigation
- Microsoft Office
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Research
- Strategic Planning
- Management
- Public Speaking
- Social Media
- Legal Research
- Leadership
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