Associate General Counsel

Vallum Associates; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 260,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallum Associates in Stamford, CT is seeking an Associate General Counsel for a new in-house role focused on energy and infrastructure. The role demands a JD and at least 7 years of complex commercial litigation experience, including PPAs, EPC and IX, with in-house experience preferred.

You will manage discovery at scale, coordinate with eDiscovery vendors, and advise executives on risk and settlement value. Salary ranges from $260k to $320k base, with compensation commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• 7 years minimum Litigation experience.
• Energy/Renewable litigation experience - PPAs, EPC, and IX.
• In-house experience is preferred.
• Experience handling discovery at scale and working with eDiscovery vendors.

Responsibilities

• Manage discovery at scale with eDiscovery vendors and privilege review.
• Provide clear recommendations on settlement value and risk to executives.
• Work nationally on Energy/Infrastructure transition and related litigation.

Skills

Litigation experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Vallum has an exciting new role for an Associate General Counsel open up in Stamford, CT. The role is a new one due to continued growth and expansion of our Energy client, this is an exciting time to be joining the firm in this In-house role.

Required is a JD admitted lawyer with a minimum of 7 years Litigation experience with particular exposure to complex commercial litigation, through dispositive motions and trial or arbitration.

Managing discovery at scale, including eDiscovery vendors and privilege review, whilst demonstrating sound judgment on settlement value and risk; as well as being comfortable giving clear recommendations to executives is crucial for the role.

You will be working nationally on the Energy/Infrastructure transition, so those with Energy and/or Renewables experience will only be considered.

If you meet the below criteria we would love to speak with you:

• JD with admission preferably in New York and/or Connecticut.
• 7 years minimum Litigation experience.
• Energy/Renewable litigation experience - PPAs, EPC , and IX.
• Insurance experience on both sides of the program: claims management (tenders, coverage disputes, carrier negotiations) and procurement (renewals, policy form review, broker management).
• Prior in-house experience, ideally at a sponsor-owned or project-finance-heavy company.

Salary: $260k to $320 base depending upon experience.