Associate General Counsel

Larson Maddox; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company contributions

Equity grants

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

A rapidly growing company is seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel to lead legal matters in the energy sector. Key responsibilities include managing commercial agreements, overseeing land acquisitions, and handling major contracts related to data center projects. Candidates must possess a Juris Doctor degree and 5-7 years of legal experience, preferably with a strong background in energy and real estate law. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of legal experience.
• Expertise in electric energy and capacity transactions.
• Experience in natural gas procurement and transportation.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial agreements and strategic partnerships.
• Oversee land acquisitions for data center developments.
• Handle major equipment procurement and EPC contracts.

Skills

Energy industry expertise

Commercial agreements

Real estate law

Environmental regulations

Corporate governance

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

A rapidly growing company focused on large-scale data center and power projects across the US is seeking an experienced attorney with a strong background in the energy sector. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex legal matters that shape the future of digital and energy infrastructure.

Base pay range

$170,000.00/yr - $270,000.00/yr

Role Overview

The Associate General Counsel will work closely with senior leadership and outside counsel to manage a broad range of legal matters, including:

• Commercial agreements and strategic partnerships
• Land acquisitions and sales for data center developments and co-located electric generating facilities
• Major equipment procurement and EPC contracts
• Interconnection and permitting processes
• M&A and project finance

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree with 5-7+ years of legal experience
• Energy industry expertise is required, with exposure to areas such as:
• Electric energy and capacity transactions
• Natural gas procurement and transportation
• Tolling and revenue agreements
• Experience in real estate law, environmental regulations, and corporate governance is highly desirable
• Prior experience at a major law firm and as in-house counsel preferred

Location

Based in Traverse City, MI, Maple Lawn, MD or Denver, CO.

The compensation range for this role is variable and dependent on experience level. It is not guaranteed and will be determined based on qualifications and expertise. Benefits include fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company contributions, equity grants, unlimited PTO, and additional perks.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Legal

Industries

Electric Power Generation, Utilities, and Energy Technology