Commercial Counselor

Giga Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Equity (options)

401(k) with employer match

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

FSA/HSA

Job summary

Giga Energy in Houston is seeking a Commercial Counsel to be embedded with the business, negotiating complex commercial contracts and helping shape the legal framework that moves deals quickly.

You’ll partner with development, procurement, construction, and finance teams, guiding high-stakes decisions with practical, deal-forward advice and a focus on speed and risk management. This role suits lawyers who want influence and pace.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 2-4 years of commercial transactional experience, either in a law firm or in-house environment.
• Experience negotiating commercial contracts, ideally in construction, energy, real estate, or infrastructure.
• Ability to work with a high degree of ownership.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage legal risk in commercial transactions, flag issues clearly and propose workable solutions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of varying commercial contracts, including EPC, equipment procurement, and power purchase agreements.
• Serve as a legal partner to business development, procurement, construction, and finance teams — providing practical, deal-forward guidance under time pressure.
• Help build and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and standard terms to enable faster, more consistent moves.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Ownership

Fast-paced environment

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

• The Pace: We're building at a speed most companies talk about but never actually operate at. If you've been bored somewhere else, you won't be here.
• The Impact: Every person at Giga touches the work that matters. No layers, no waiting for approval chains. You'll see your fingerprints on what we ship.
• The Team: A team of operators defining the future of AI infrastructure. We recruit A-players from the most innovative companies in the world, and they choose Giga because the work here means more.
• The Moment: AI doesn't run without power, and that's us. Giga is the picks and shovels behind the AI revolution. This industry is about to explode, and you'll be in the room where it's already happening.

What you’ll do

Legal doesn’t slow deals down at Giga — it closes them. As our Commercial Counsel, you'll be embedded in the business, not behind it. Working alongside our senior legal team, you'll help manage our commercial contracts — from negotiating construction agreements, equipment procurement, and power purchase deals to helping build the legal infrastructure that lets us move at the speed this moment demands. This isn't a role for someone who wants to review redlines in a silo — it's for a lawyer who wants to be in the room where decisions get made and help Giga win. If you're energized by complexity, speed, and genuine stakes, you'll thrive here.

Where you’ll work

This role is ideally based in our Houston offices. That said, we will make exceptions for truly exceptional talent if you live outside one of our hubs. If you're the right person for this role, we'll have a conversation about what works.

Responsibilities

• Help identify and manage legal risk in commercial transactions, flagging issues clearly and proposing workable solutions rather than just problems.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of varying commercial contracts, including but not limited to EPC agreements, equipment purchase and supply agreements, power purchase agreements, land licenses, and vendor/service contracts.
• Serve as a legal partner to the business development, procurement, construction, and finance teams — providing practical, deal-forward guidance under time pressure.
• Help build and maintain Giga's contract templates, playbooks, and standard terms to enable the business to move faster and more consistently.
• Support financing and real estate transactions as needed, including review of lease agreements, easements, and financing documents.
• Assist in managing outside counsel relationships on commercial matters, including scoping work and reviewing output.
• Support the development of legal processes and infrastructure as Giga scales, including contract management systems and internal workflows.
• Stay current on legal developments relevant to energy infrastructure, construction, and AI data center development.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school and active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 2-4 years of commercial transactional experience, either in a law firm or in-house environment.
• Experience negotiating commercial contracts, ideally in construction, energy, real estate, or infrastructure.
• Ability to work with a high degree of ownership — you don't wait to be told what needs to happen next.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate legal complexity into plain business language.
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where priorities shift and speed matters.
• Experience with power purchase agreements, interconnection agreements, or energy regulatory matters.
• Background in EPC or construction contract negotiation.
• Prior in-house experience, even limited, at a high-growth startup or infrastructure company.
• Familiarity with data center development, hyperscale leasing, or AI infrastructure.
• Exposure to M&A, project finance, or real estate transactions.
• Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Unlimited PTO
• Parental leave
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Monthly team on-sites where all offices come in-person to collaborate

Who we hire

We hire people who thrive in chaos and get sharper under pressure. You don't wait to be told what to do, you spot the gap and fill it. When there's work to be done, you do it. You make decisions with the information you have, move fast, and adjust along the way. We're not looking for perfect; we're looking for people who get things done.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Giga Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Giga Energy complies with all applicable labor laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and other relevant state and federal regulations. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage applicants who require accommodations during the hiring process to contact us.