Senior Counsel - Commercial

Overview

A global energy storage and power infrastructure organization is seeking a Senior Counsel - Commercial to join their legal team. The role supports commercial efforts related to developing, building, owning, and operating critical energy assets worldwide, focusing on reliable and flexible power solutions for modern grids and large energy users.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and analyze a wide range of commercial contracts including EPC and EEQ agreements, long-term service agreements (LTSAs), offtake agreements, software agreements, procurement and supplier master service agreements (MSAs), lease agreements, power purchase agreements (PPAs), consultant agreements, and other origination-related contracts.
• Support project development and acquisition by preparing and negotiating interconnection agreements, land and lease agreements, master investment and purchase agreements (MIPAs), joint development agreements, and development services agreements.
• Assist project finance activities by drafting and negotiating financing, tax, and investment tax credit (ITC) agreements.
• Structure, draft, review, and negotiate various other commercial agreements.
• Develop form contract templates for repeat transaction types.
• Advise business teams on construction-related issues such as change orders, waivers, force majeure notices, and post-construction warranty claims.
• Provide timely commercial legal guidance on corporate matters, intellectual property, commercial law, UCC, dispute resolution, commercial liability, and risk assessment.
• Support mergers and acquisitions through due diligence and negotiation.
• Manage and collaborate with external subject-matter expert legal advisors.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align on commercial strategy, risk mitigation, and deal execution.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Membership in a state bar in good standing.
• Minimum of 6 years of legal work experience post-law school.
• At least 3 years of experience drafting and negotiating EPC contracts.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in power generation, renewables, and/or energy storage sectors.
• Proven ability to manage multiple legal matters efficiently across various legal areas.
• Strong analytical skills to understand complex legal issues and communicate them effectively to business stakeholders.
• Experience assessing legal and business risks and providing alternative solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with rigorous logic and thorough analysis.
• Results-oriented with a consistent track record of exceeding goals.
• High energy and motivation to tackle challenging work.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills tailored to diverse audiences.
• Judicious use of outside counsel to balance legal review needs and cost control.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage workload without daily supervision.
• Skilled at managing competing priorities and adapting to shifting needs.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, rapid growth environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Passion for sustainability and alignment with the organization’s mission and vision.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $146,000 to $190,000 annually (varies by U.S. location).
• Annual bonus plan.
• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
• 401(k) employer matching.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• 8 weeks of paternity leave.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Flexible time off plus sick leave.
• Reimbursement for home office equipment, phone, and internet expenses.

Location

The organization operates globally with headquarters in Westlake Village, California, and Lugano, Switzerland, and regional development across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The role may involve domestic and international travel up to 10%.