Senior Counsel - Commercial (Climatetech)

TL;DR

Senior Counsel - Commercial (Climatetech): Providing strategic and transactional legal support for commercial efforts of a global energy storage company with an accent on drafting and negotiating utility-scale EPC and energy agreements. Focus on managing project development, project finance, and acquisition activities while mitigating legal and business risks.

Location: Remote (Must be based in the US)

Salary: $146,000 - $190,000 a year

Company

Global energy storage and power infrastructure company focused on owning, operating, and enabling resilient, dispatchable energy assets.

What you will do

• Draft and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts, including EPC, EEQ Agreements, LTSAs, Offtake Agreements, and PPAs.
• Support project development and acquisition via interconnection, land, lease, and Joint Development Agreements.
• Manage project finance activities by drafting and negotiating financing, tax, and ITC agreements.
• Advise business teams on construction-related issues, including change orders, waivers, and warranty claims.
• Provide commercial legal guidance on corporate matters, intellectual property, UCC, and risk assessment.
• Support M&A activities through due diligence and negotiation while managing external legal advisors.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school and membership in a state bar in good standing.
• 6+ years of total work experience after law school.
• 3+ years of experience with EPC contract drafting and negotiations.
• 2+ years of experience in power generation, renewables, and/or energy storage.
• Ability to manage workload autonomously and handle competing priorities.
• Must be based in the US and successfully pass a pre-employment background check (E-Verify participant).

Nice to have

• A passion for sustainability and the company's mission.

Culture & Benefits

• Annual bonus plan and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
• 401K employer matching.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and family.
• Flexible time off, sick leave, and generous holiday allowance.
• Reimbursement for home office equipment, phone, and internet expenses.
• 8-weeks for Paternity leave.