Counsel

SB Energy; Quinte West; On-site; CAD 197,000 - 267,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid health benefits

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

SB Energy seeks a proactive, licensed attorney to serve as in-house counsel supporting cross-functional teams across energy and infrastructure projects. The role focuses on M&A, real estate, and project development financing, reporting to Senior Counsel.

Hybrid work in select markets with a strong compensation package, including base salary and potential bonus. Candidates should bring 2+ years of relevant experience and a JD from a leading law school.

Qualifications

• J.D. and licensed to practice law in the applicable state or jurisdiction.
• 2+ years of relevant experience at a major law firm or sophisticated in-house department.
• Experience with energy and infrastructure transactions, incl. M&A, real estate, and project development/financing.

Responsibilities

• Provide counsel to SB Energy across business segments including Datacenter, real estate, utility-scale solar, storage, and new technologies.
• Support project and corporate financing structures and debt facilities.
• Negotiate and review acquisition documents and project agreements; manage outside counsel within budget.

Skills

Legal counsel

M&A experience

Negotiation

Communication skills

Education

J.D. from a leading law school

Job description

Do you want to work with high caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our Mission is to provide reliable, affordable energy at scale to support America’s growing energy demands.

Headquartered in Redwood City, CA, SB Energy develops, builds, owns & operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since launching in 2019, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with over 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide. SB Energy also utilizes its strong culture of innovation to identify and incorporate new technology into our projects, including our AI-based digital platform, to deliver energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and technology future—today.

Come join us in accelerating the energy transition to cleaner, more sustainable sources of power!

Basic Function

Provide legal counsel to SB Energy’s cross functional teams and support growth of the platform, work interactively with the legal team, the executive team and other functional teams. This position reports to the Senior Counsel.

Responsibilities

• Provide counsel to the Company as the business positions itself to capture emerging opportunities in the following segments of the energy and infrastructure industries: Datacenter and real estate development, Utility Scale-Solar, battery storage and other energy resources, development and acquisition of new technologies, etc.
• Support project and corporate financing – construction debt, corporate debt, tax equity facilities and other structures, potential equipment financing facilities, etc.
• Support, negotiate and review acquisition structures and documentation as we grow our pipeline and enter new markets with new technologies
• Assist with the review, negotiation and drafting of real estate agreements and title issues
• Research, review, interpret, draft and negotiate project documents such as lease agreements, power purchase agreements, energy and/or REC hedge transactions, construction, EPC and O&M agreements
• Manage and supervise outside counsel within budgetary constraints; review and approve outside counsel invoices
• Provide counsel on legal issues identified by development and operations teams in connection with development and operating projects

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• JD and strong academic record from a leading law school
• Licensed to practice law in applicable state of residence
• 2 + years of relevant experience at a major law firm or with a sophisticated in-house legal department.
• Experience with respect to transactions in the energy and infrastructure industry, with a focus on M&A, real estate and/or project development and finance
• Ability to work independently and as a team member; ability to set priorities and to respond to changing demands from multiple sources.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); project management skills; ability to negotiate; ability to provide a high level of client service and build consensus across a matrixed client organization.
• Ability to interface with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to take lead on any responsibilities within the job description, with support from outside counsel and/or other members of the internal legal team.

Location

San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, CA, or Denver, CO. Hybrid.

Base Pay - $140,000-$190,000

The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our teams. In addition to competitive base pay, total compensation may include a discretionary annual bonus and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.

Our Health & Wellness Benefits

At SB Energy, we invest in our people and their families with benefits designed for flexibility, support, and peace of mind. Full-time employees enjoy:

• 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
• Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
• Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
• Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
• Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
• Device Purchase Support

At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now!

SB Energy is built on a foundation of collaboration and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.

To learn more about us, visit www.sbenergy.com.

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