Corporate Counsel

e2Companies; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

e2Companies is seeking a high-caliber Corporate Counsel to directly support our General Counsel. This role covers governance, commercial transactions, financing support, and enterprise risk management in a fast-paced growth environment.

The ideal candidate brings big-law credentials, strong transactional drafting, and a collaborative mindset to navigate complex matters with practical business judgment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction; willingness to obtain in-house authorization in Florida.
• 5+ years of progressive legal experience with focus in corporate finance, project finance, securities, M&A, or commercial transactions.
• Strong business judgment with the ability to align legal advice to strategic and financial objectives.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to produce deal-ready documents.

Responsibilities

• Support governance matters including board prep, entity management, subsidiary oversight, and corporate record maintenance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements including customer contracts, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and vendor arrangements.
• Provide legal support for energy-related commercial structures such as PPAs, ESAs, and long-term service agreements from a business risk perspective.
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal considerations related to scaling, market entry, and expansion.
• Manage and supervise outside counsel efficiently under the General Counsel.
• Develop scalable legal processes, templates, and playbooks to support rapid growth.
• Translate legal considerations into practical guidance for Finance, Operations, Sales, and Engineering.
• Support employment law matters and HR-related issues as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Business judgment

Transactional drafting

Cross-functional collaboration

Prioritization under pressure

Negotiation

Strategic problem solving

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

e2Companies® is the creator of the industry’s firstVirtual Utility® and a leading provider of integrated solutions for power generation and distribution of reliable, conditioned power. We are committed to delivering energy resiliency, reliability, and regulatory compliance for our customers to unlock savings and revenue opportunities. We provide the most complete business model for data center, manufacturing, commercial, and industrial customers.

e2Companies® is a recipient of the2026 Edison Awards, recognized for the innovation and impact of its Virtual Utility® technology within critical infrastructure. The company was also awarded the 2025 Tech Catalyst of the Year for Southwest Florida, highlighting its leadership in enabling businesses to monitor and manage on-site power solutions. In addition, e2Companies has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Southwest Florida by the Best Companies Group. We are a fast-growing company that thrives on solving complex challenges in the energy space. We believe in a healthy work life balance and focus on giving back to our communities through oure2 For Good program.

JOB PURPOSE

e2Companies is seeking a high-caliber Corporate Counsel to directly support our General Counsel. This role works under the direction of and in close partnership with General Counsel as well as C-Suite, with focused responsibility across corporate governance, commercial transactions, financing support, and enterprise risk management.

This is a high-trust, execution-focused role suited for a dynamic, entrepreneurial attorney with big law credentials and strong transactional and drafting experience who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-stage environment and brings a collaborative, “get-it-done” mindset to every matter. Candidates should expect to bring intellectual rigor and practical judgment to complex legal matters, weigh competing priorities to navigate complex cost-benefit tradeoffs, and understand that peak business cycles may require availability beyond standard hours.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Corporate & Commercial

• Support corporate governance matters including board preparation, entity management, subsidiary oversight, and corporate record maintenance
• Draft, review, and assist in negotiating commercial agreements including customer contracts, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and vendor arrangements
• Provide legal support for energy-related commercial structures such as PPAs, ESAs, and long-term service agreements from a business risk and transactional perspective
• Assist the General Counsel in advising internal stakeholders on legal considerations related to business scaling, new market entry, and operational expansion

Operational & Cross-Functional

• Manage and supervise outside counsel efficiently and cost-effectively under the direction of the General Counsel
• Develop scalable legal processes, templates, and playbooks to support rapid growth
• Translate legal considerations into practical business guidance for non-legal stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Sales, and Engineering
• Support employment law matters and HR-related legal issues as needed
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive corporate and transactional information
• Other duties as assigned

Regulatory, Compliance & Risk

• Support enterprise legal risk management and compliance frameworks across U.S. operations covering governance, contracting, and financing activities
• Monitor regulatory requirements applicable to infrastructure, energy, and long-term service businesses
• Help identify, assess, and mitigate legal, regulatory, and reputational risks associated with business scaling and strategic transactions

Corporate Finance & Project Finance

• Support financing transactions including private placements, debt instruments, equity raises, and bond issuances in collaboration with the General Counsel, internal stakeholders, and outside counsel
• Coordinate with finance, tax, and external advisors to ensure transactions align with corporate strategy and risk tolerance
• Provide legal support for capital markets activities including debt offerings, bond issuances, and other structured financing transactions
• Support the structuring, negotiation, and documentation of project finance transactions for energy and infrastructure assets, including non-recourse and limited-recourse facilities, construction and term financing, and related security and intercreditor arrangements
• Provide legal support for the development and financing of energy projects such as gas-fired generation, grid-connected microgrids, and data-center power delivery, coordinating EPC and offtake with internal stakeholders and outside counsel

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active bar membership in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction; willingness to obtain authorization to practice as in-house counsel in Florida required
• 5+ years of progressive legal experience with demonstrated focus in corporate finance, project finance, securities, M&A, or commercial transactions
• Strong business judgment with proven ability to navigate complex cost-benefit tradeoffs and align legal counsel to strategic and financial objectives
• Exceptional transactional drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently produce deal-ready documents
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Self-starter who takes ownership, collaborates seamlessly across functions, and consistently drives matters to completion with minimal oversight
• Comfortable with a demanding workload that may include late nights or weekends during active deal or transaction cycles

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Florida Bar membership in good standing
• Energy, utilities, infrastructure, data center, equipment manufacturing, or industrial sector experience
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions or capital markets transactions at a growth-stage or infrastructure company
• Experience with contract negotiations
• Exposure to multi-entity corporate structures and board-level engagement
• Prior in-house experience at a growth-stage or technology-driven company

HERE'S WHAT YOU GET

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and impact
• PTO and paid sick time to support work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
• Equity participation through the Employee Incentive Program
• 8 Paid Federal Holidays + "eHappy Days" (additional company-paid days off, announced at the start of each year)
• Childcare assistance up to $300 per month
• The opportunity to grow with a rapidly scaling energy and infrastructure company
• A performance-driven, team-oriented culture with regular events and e2 for Good community initiatives

e2Companies LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.