Senior Commercial Counsel - Energy

Larson Maddox; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company is seeking a Senior Commercial Counsel in Detroit, MI. This role involves providing legal guidance throughout the contract lifecycle, negotiating complex agreements, and advising on compliance and governance. The ideal candidate will hold a J.D. and have over 7 years in commercial contracting, specifically within the energy or tech sectors. They will join a mission-driven team focusing on innovation in energy storage.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in commercial contracting, ideally within energy, infrastructure, or tech sectors.
• Strong expertise in drafting and negotiating complex agreements.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate ESS-related contracts.
• Own contracts from negotiation through execution.
• Advise Project Management on contract issues.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal compliance

Interpersonal skills

Risk management

Education

J.D. degree with active bar membership

Job description

Overview

Legal Manufacturing Recruitment Consultant | Larson Maddox

This Fortune Global 300 company is at the forefront of electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage battery technology, ranking #1 worldwide in EV battery consumption and energy storage shipments. Join a mission-driven team shaping the future of sustainable energy.

Role Summary:

We are looking for a dynamic Senior Commercial Counsel to support the rapidly expanding Energy Storage Systems (ESS) division. This role is deeply integrated with Sales and Operations, providing strategic legal guidance throughout the full contract lifecycle—from deal structuring to post-commissioning support. You will help accelerate revenue, streamline negotiations, and manage risk across complex commercial agreements.

Core Duties:

• Draft, review, and negotiate ESS-related contracts including EPC, Supply, and Tolling agreements.
• Collaborate with Sales to craft commercially sound, risk-aware deal terms.
• Represent the company in customer negotiations and internal approval processes.

End-to-End Contract Oversight

• Own contracts from initial negotiation through execution, implementation, and closeout.
• Monitor key deliverables, obligations, amendments, and renewals to ensure compliance.
• Conduct post-signature risk reviews and apply insights to future deals.

Project & Operational Advisory

• Advise Project Management on contract interpretation, issue resolution, and change orders.
• Oversee warranty terms, SLAs, and post-installation obligations in coordination with Service and Operations teams.

Process Optimization & Governance

• Develop and refine templates, playbooks, and workflows to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Partner with Legal & Compliance to align escalation protocols and risk frameworks.
• Contribute to the evolution of contract governance as the business scales.

Qualifications:

• J.D. degree with active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 7+ years of experience in commercial contracting, ideally within energy, infrastructure, or tech sectors.
• Strong expertise in drafting and negotiating complex agreements.
• Proven ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional, global environment.
• Prior in-house counsel experience preferred.
• Experience with EPC and system integration contracts is a strong plus.

Ready to Power the Future?

Apply now to join a team driving innovation in energy storage and sustainability.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing