Overview
A leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale energy storage projects across North America is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel. The organization specializes in battery energy storage systems (BESS) and supports the transition to a cleaner, more reliable electric grid. With approximately 2.0 GWh of projects in operation or construction and over 25 GWh in development, the company operates primarily in the CAISO, WECC, SPP, and MISO markets.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal support throughout the full lifecycle of utility-scale BESS projects, including origination, site control, real estate, permitting, interconnection, commercial contracting, financing, and transition to construction, operations, and asset management.
- Collaborate with internal teams to structure, draft, and negotiate key project agreements such as site control, interconnection, equipment procurement, construction, operations & maintenance (O&M), long-term service agreements (LTSA), asset management, consultant, and other commercial contracts.
- Support responses to utility and corporate requests for proposals (RFPs) and negotiate revenue and commercial agreements including power purchase agreements (PPAs), tolling arrangements, capacity and energy services agreements, and other offtake structures.
- Advise on procurement, trade, and supply chain matters, including equipment supply, import compliance, and potential project cost, schedule, and execution risks.
- Assist with legal due diligence, transaction management, and closing deliverables for project and portfolio acquisitions, divestitures, preferred equity, and debt financings.
- Manage and work effectively with outside counsel to provide practical and cost-effective legal advice.
- Monitor market, regulatory, and industry developments affecting BESS project development, commercial contracting, and compliance, and translate these into actionable guidance for business teams.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm, sophisticated in-house legal department, or government agency, with substantial experience supporting energy project development and commercial transactions.
- Experience with utility-scale BESS projects in CAISO and/or WECC markets is strongly preferred.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. law school and an active law license in good standing (preferably in California, New York, or Texas).
- Proven experience drafting and negotiating offtake, power purchase, capacity, tolling, and other project revenue agreements, with a strong understanding of commercial risk allocation and project bankability.
- Experience negotiating commercial agreements with data center, AI, cloud, hyperscale, or other large commercial and industrial customers is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of permitting, environmental review, land use, siting, interconnection, real estate, procurement, trade, supply chain, and ISO/RTO market issues relevant to utility-scale BESS projects.
- Proficiency with legal technology and contract management tools, including AI-assisted research, drafting, and workflow tools, with sound judgment in their use.
- Strategic and commercially minded with strong problem-solving skills, able to identify risks and opportunities early and develop practical, business-oriented solutions.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, capable of communicating clearly with executives, deal teams, and technical stakeholders.
- Collaborative, adaptable, and responsive with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, able to work effectively across cross-functional teams and manage competing demands.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary up to $220,000 plus a 30% bonus potential, depending on skills and experience.
- 401(k) program with a 6% company match.
- Monthly cell phone stipend.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits.
- Paid time off including 20 vacation days, 5 sick days, and 9 observed holidays.
Location
This is a remote position within the continental United States; international work is not permitted. Candidates based in the San Francisco Bay Area are strongly encouraged to apply. Periodic travel to company offices, project sites, or other meeting locations may be required as needed.