Overview
A growing early-stage energy infrastructure company focused on battery energy storage and microgrid projects in New York State and the Northeast is seeking a part-time Corporate Counsel. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the business on contracts, commercial decisions, and regulatory matters in a dynamic, small-team environment.
Responsibilities
- Take over and improve contract review, drafting, and negotiation, including commercial, real estate, procurement, vendor, service provider, equipment supply, and development agreements
- Understand and advise on legal risks and commercial tradeoffs appropriate to the company's stage and economics
- Enhance and streamline form documents and contract templates
- Utilize AI and legal technology tools for contract review, drafting, research, and workflow improvements
- Manage outside counsel efficiently to ensure high-quality legal outcomes
- Support business objectives related to energy regulation, utility programs, tariff and revenue program analysis, compliance, permitting, development processes, and risk allocation
- Collaborate with the team to prioritize legal work within a part-time schedule
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active bar admission in good standing in New York, or in another U.S. jurisdiction with eligibility and willingness to register as in-house counsel in New York and meet any other required authorizations
- Minimum of 5 years of legal experience, including significant experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements directly with counterparties
- In-house legal experience is strongly preferred
- Experience in energy, infrastructure, real estate, construction, project finance, regulated industries, or startups is beneficial but not required
- Strong commercial judgment, self-directed work style, and ability to identify risks and propose practical legal solutions
- Willingness to experiment with modern legal technology and AI tools while applying independent legal judgment and maintaining confidentiality
- Interest in a durable, long-term part-time role with deep business engagement
Preferred Qualifications
- Practical commercial generalist mindset capable of balancing detailed legal analysis with sensible, timely answers
- Comfortable handling both senior-level strategic work and hands-on legal tasks
- Ability to contribute to business areas adjacent to legal scope where appropriate
Compensation and Employment Terms
- Part-time salaried position with an annualized salary range of approximately $85,000 to $130,000, based on agreed weekly hours and experience
- Expected commitment of 15-20 hours per week, with schedule to be agreed upon
- Employment as a W-2 part-time salaried employee
- Disclosure of any outside employment or consulting work required to avoid conflicts of interest and maintain confidentiality
- Statutory benefits such as paid sick leave and applicable state paid-leave programs provided based on work location
- No company-sponsored health insurance expected due to part-time status; additional benefits or paid time off dependent on final schedule and offer terms
Schedule
- Flexible schedule with a regular weekly cadence
- Availability spread across most weekdays, with the ability to adjust timing and hours by mutual agreement
- Role requires consistent engagement to respond to ongoing legal and business needs
Location
- Remote eligible position
- Company headquarters located in lower Manhattan, New York City
- Work primarily focused on New York State and the Northeast
- Occasional in-person meetings possible but not required
Additional Information
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and provide in-house legal services in applicable jurisdictions
- Equal opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination based on legally protected characteristics
- No placement fees paid to recruiters or agencies without prior written engagement