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Position
Senior Commercial Counsel - Advanced Energy Projects
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Commercial Counsel to support a leading energy technology company in negotiating and managing contracts for advanced energy projects. This role will focus on complex agreements that underpin large-scale deployments supplying hyperscaler data center infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) agreements, Interconnection Agreements (IAs), and technology contracts .
- Advise on construction, procurement, and commercial matters across multi-national and domestic projects.
- Guide the business on regulatory compliance , including trade sanctions, export control regulations (ITAR, EAR), and energy/environmental permitting in the U.S. and abroad.
- Support internal stakeholders on intellectual property, software licensing (SaaS), vendor agreements , and other commercial transactions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and manage legal risks while facilitating business objectives.
- Assist with employment-related matters , including agreements, policies, and internal investigations as needed.
Qualifications
- JD from an accredited law school; active bar membership required.
- 5+ years of in-house or law firm experience in energy, infrastructure, or technology projects , preferably with exposure to PPAs, EPCs, or interconnection agreements.
- Strong commercial contract negotiation skills , including handling complex multi-party agreements.
- Knowledge of U.S. and international regulatory frameworks , export controls, trade sanctions, and permitting processes.
- Experience in technology contracts, IP licensing, SaaS agreements, and commercial agreements strongly preferred.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate legal issues into practical business guidance.
Why This Role
This position offers the opportunity to shape legal strategy for cutting-edge energy projects at the intersection of technology, infrastructure, and sustainability, with exposure to high-growth projects supplying hyperscaler data center deployments.
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