Corporate Counsel-Energy

Tract Capital Management

Denver (CO)

On-site

USD 300,000 - 375,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K program

Unlimited PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Tract Capital is seeking a Corporate Counsel, Energy to be stationed at our Denver headquarters or hub locations in Seattle or Northern VA. You will lead energy transactions, regulatory filings, and complex contract negotiations across markets nationwide.

The role reports to the General Counsel and requires a JD and bar admission, 4+ years of energy and commercial transactional experience, plus strong drafting and project management skills. Travel to market teams may be required.

Qualifications

JD required from an ABA accredited law school.
Admitted to and in good standing with a state bar.
4+ years of in-depth energy and commercial transactional knowledge.

Responsibilities

Evaluate legal issues and risk in energy transactions and communicate recommendations.
Oversee energy regulatory and market strategy and external counsel engagements.
Draft, negotiate and prepare complex energy-related contracts and corporate documentation.
Collaborate with real estate, energy, development and construction teams and cross-functional groups.

Skills

Energy transactions

Regulatory proceedings

Contract negotiation

Corporate governance

Drafting contracts

Outside counsel mgmt

Project management

Cross-functional work

Interconnection knowledge

Education

Juris Doctor

Bar admission

Job description

Overview

Tract Capital adopts a unique approach to digital infrastructure investment. Leveraging experience and strategic insights honed over three decades of creating successful companies in the space, we excel in nurturing and advancing leading-edge digital infrastructure enterprises. Our team of specialized experts are united by a singular purpose: to support the growth of digital infrastructure. Tract Capital goes beyond simple investment by acting as a strategic partner and catalyst for innovation within the sector. We ensure our engagements not only generate strong financial results but also develop essential digital infrastructure to meet growing demands. Tract Capital has introduced multiple digital infrastructure strategies including horizontal powered land, vertical development, and product development.

Overview

Position Overview

Tract Capital is seeking a Corporate Counsel, Energy that will be stationed at Tract Capital’s headquarters in Denver, Colorado or one of its hub locations in Seattle, WA or Northern VA. The successful candidate will report directly to the General Counsel in the Company’s legal department. The position is a highly visible role that includes hands-on, frontline work across the organization and externally in the execution of large, industrial land projects, utility interconnection, and energy supply transactions nationwide.

Responsibilities

Summary of general areas of work:

Evaluating investment opportunities; structuring strategic transactions including energy supply; managing outside counsel for energy regulatory and market strategy and local utility commission engagements, supporting project development and associated procurement agreements; and working on corporate, infrastructure, vendor and other Company transactional and regulatory matters.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter, comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, team-friendly environment with limited day-to-day oversight.

Specific responsibilities include

Identifying and evaluating legal issues and risk in order to communicate legal and business recommendations to team members on all matters relative to Tract’s business and from an energy perspective
Analyzing and advising on legal issues and risk associated with Company’s utility and energy supply transactions from site selection through development and construction
Responsible for overseeing strategic deals and negotiating with development and utility partners and other stakeholders
Working with real estate, entitlement, energy, development and construction teams on contracting, utility and construction matters and in coordination with local counsel
Interacting with vendors, suppliers, energy developers, electric utilities and local utility commissions in a manner that projects a positive image of Company
Drafting, negotiating and preparing contracts in all phases of Company transactions including utility interconnection, energy supply, vendor and equipment procurement, and including complex contracts
Managing corporate entity filings
Drafting and preparing corporate entity documentation
Advising on process improvements in support of business objectives
Managing outside counsel for local and regulatory issues
Collaborating in a highly matrixed environment

Baseline Requirements

Education/Accreditations

JD required from an ABA accredited law school. Admitted to and in good standing with a state bar.

Experience

4+ years of in-depth energy and commercial transactional knowledge with understanding of utility interconnection, energy supply, regulatory proceedings, project development, construction, corporate governance, and complex contracts. Preferably with a combination of law firm and in-house experience.

Travel

This position requires time with the market teams and, therefore, may require travel to Tract markets.

Required Expertise and Skills

Demonstrated success with all aspects of electric utility interconnection and energy supply transactions across various US markets
Comprehensive knowledge of electric utility interconnection and energy supply, regulatory proceedings, infrastructure development, and complex transactions language
Extensive experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating energy supply and electric utility agreements required for infrastructure development
Comprehensive knowledge of corporate governance
Experience drafting and preparing corporate entity documentation
Extensive experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex contracts
Responsible, ethical and collaborative mindset with a can-do attitude and pride in work product
Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams of internal and external resources to manage projects and teams to successful and predictable conclusions
Demonstrated project management skills, preferably connected to sales, project development, and utilities
Ability to problem-solve, leveraging independent analysis, local relationships, corporate resources and executive support
Detail-oriented to support data-driven analysis and decision-making
Eagerness to be a part of building something unique, special and valuable in a dynamic environment with a best-in-class team
Dependable and trustworthy to deliver expected results living up to the values of the Company

Expected Salary Range

$300,000-$375,000 Base Salary + Discretionary Bonus

Tract Capital Employment

Tract Capital employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, standard paid holidays, and unlimited PTO.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the organization's ongoing needs. Tract Capital is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at info@tractcapital.com.

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