Associate General Counsel, Origination & Commercial - Battery Storage
Overview
A leading energy storage developer with a portfolio exceeding 10 GW across more than 25 states is seeking an Associate General Counsel, Origination & Commercial. This role supports utility-scale standalone energy storage projects across North America by providing legal advice and guidance to the Origination & Commercial Team.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Origination and Commercial Team to negotiate offtake agreements, including tolling agreements and other structured offtake contracts
- Assist in due diligence and negotiations related to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) opportunities
- Review requests for proposals and contribute to the development of comprehensive bid submissions, including drafting and marking up key agreements
- Act as an internal coordinator for offtake transactions by gathering feedback from subject matter experts and integrating it into deal structures and documentation
- Support the Finance Team alongside Origination and Commercial in providing commercial inputs for project finance transactions
- Manage and oversee outside counsel on select transactions and assist in their selection
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree required
- Minimum 3-4 years of experience at a top-tier law firm specializing in renewable energy project development
- At least 1-2 years of in-house legal experience with a renewable energy or standalone energy storage developer or investor-owned utility, preferably focused on resource procurement and M&A
- Proven experience leading negotiations of power purchase agreements
- Experience structuring and negotiating project-scale M&A transactions
- Knowledge of project finance structures and their impact on project development and M&A
- Strong business acumen and excellent commercial judgment
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results on time
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and inquisitive mindset
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams with both technical and non-technical members across multiple locations
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package with a starting salary range beginning at $250,000, subject to factors such as experience, skills, and geographic labor market
- Eligibility to participate in an annual bonus program
- Flexible work arrangements including remote, hybrid, or office-based options in locations such as San Francisco, Houston, Chicago, Seattle, New York, Palm Beach, and Birmingham
- Comprehensive benefits including unlimited vacation, work-from-home stipend, educational assistance, parental leave, and opportunities for professional growth and in-person engagement
Location
Flexible work options available with offices in San Francisco, Houston, Chicago, Seattle, New York, Palm Beach, and Birmingham.
Application Deadline
Applications are accepted until April 27, 2026.
Equal Opportunity
The organization is committed to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.