Counsel

SB Energy; Redwood City (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Hybrid work

Phone/internet stipend

Job summary

SB Energy, a SoftBank-backed infrastructure leader, is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance across cross-functional teams and to support growth of the platform. You will collaborate with the executive team and other functions to enable responsible expansion of data center and energy initiatives.

The ideal candidate holds a JD from a leading law school, is licensed to practice in the relevant state, and has 2+ years of experience in energy and infrastructure

Qualifications

• JD and strong academic record from a leading law school.
• Licensed to practice law in applicable state of residence.
• 2+ years of relevant experience at a major law firm or with a sophisticated in-house legal department.
• Experience with respect to transactions in the energy and infrastructure industry, with a focus on M&A, real estate and/or project development and finance.

Responsibilities

• Provide counsel to the Company as the business positions itself to capture emerging opportunities in the following segments of the energy and infrastructure industries: Datacenter and real estate development, Utility Scale-Solar, battery storage and other energy resources, development and acquisition of new technologies, etc.
• Support project and corporate financing – construction debt, corporate debt, tax equity facilities and other structures, potential equipment financing facilities, etc.
• Support, negotiate and review acquisition structures and documentation as we grow our pipeline and enter new markets with new technologies
• Assist with the review, negotiation and drafting of real estate agreements and title issues
• Research, review, interpret, draft and negotiate project documents such as lease agreements, power purchase agreements, energy and/or REC hedge transactions, construction, EPC and O&M agreements
• Manage and supervise outside counsel within budgetary constraints; review and approve outside counsel invoices
• Provide counsel on legal issues identified by development and operations teams in connection with development and operating projects

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Project management

Client service

Stakeholder management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Do you want to work with high-caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading infrastructure company backed by SoftBank Group and Ares Infrastructure, pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our mission is to deliver reliable and secure data center and power infrastructure to strengthen America's future.

Founded in 2019, SB Energy is a SoftBank Group company headquartered in Redwood City, California. In 2026, SoftBank Group and OpenAI announced a $1 billion investment to support SB Energy as their leading development and execution partner for data center campuses, while Ares Infrastructure continues its long-standing support of the company's growth. SB Energy develops, builds, owns, and operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since its founding, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with more than 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide.

SB Energy also leverages a strong culture of innovation to identify and integrate new technologies into its projects, including its AI-based digital platform, delivering energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and infrastructure future—today.

Come join us in accelerating the energy and infrastructure transition!

Basic Function

Provide legal counsel to SB Energy’s cross functional teams and support growth of the platform, work interactively with the legal team, the executive team and other functional teams. This position reports to the Senior Counsel.

Responsibilities

• Provide counsel to the Company as the business positions itself to capture emerging opportunities in the following segments of the energy and infrastructure industries: Datacenter and real estate development, Utility Scale-Solar, battery storage and other energy resources, development and acquisition of new technologies, etc.
• Support project and corporate financing – construction debt, corporate debt, tax equity facilities and other structures, potential equipment financing facilities, etc.
• Support, negotiate and review acquisition structures and documentation as we grow our pipeline and enter new markets with new technologies
• Assist with the review, negotiation and drafting of real estate agreements and title issues
• Research, review, interpret, draft and negotiate project documents such as lease agreements, power purchase agreements, energy and/or REC hedge transactions, construction, EPC and O&M agreements
• Manage and supervise outside counsel within budgetary constraints; review and approve outside counsel invoices
• Provide counsel on legal issues identified by development and operations teams in connection with development and operating projects

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• JD and strong academic record from a leading law school
• Licensed to practice law in applicable state of residence
• 2 + years of relevant experience at a major law firm or with a sophisticated in-house legal department.
• Experience with respect to transactions in the energy and infrastructure industry, with a focus on M&A, real estate and/or project development and finance
• Ability to work independently and as a team member; ability to set priorities and to respond to changing demands from multiple sources.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); project management skills; ability to negotiate; ability to provide a high level of client service and build consensus across a matrixed client organization.
• Ability to interface with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to take lead on any responsibilities within the job description, with support from outside counsel and/or other members of the internal legal team.

Location:

San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, CA, or Denver, CO. Hybrid.

Base Pay - $140,000-$190,000

The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our teams. In addition to competitive base pay, total compensation may include a discretionary annual bonus and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.

At SB Energy, we invest in our people and their families with benefits designed for flexibility, support, and peace of mind. Full-time employees enjoy:

• 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
• Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
• Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
• Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
• Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
• Device Purchase Support

At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now!

SB Energy is built on a foundation of collaboration and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship or any other legally protected class.

To learn more about us, visit www.sbenergy.com.