Senior Corporate & Commercial Counsel – Energy Growth

Blue Energy; Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Energy seeks a Deputy General Counsel – Corporate & Commercial to serve as the company’s principal attorney for all corporate, commercial, and transactional matters.

The role shapes legal strategy during its growth from development to commercialization, supporting corporate growth initiatives, strategic partnerships, project development, and financing transactions while ensuring governance and compliance.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from a top-tier law school.
• 12+ years of corporate, commercial, and transactional law experience across top law firms and in-house roles.
• Significant experience in energy infrastructure, project development, or industrial manufacturing.
• Deep understanding of complex commercial deal structures, financing arrangements, and long-term partnerships.
• Proven track record leading negotiations for high-value transactions.
• Exceptional judgment, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and negotiate complex corporate and commercial contracts, including PPAs, OEM/vendor supply agreements, EPC and service contracts, and partnership frameworks.
• Structure and execute development capital raises, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and M&A opportunities.
• Provide legal guidance on project finance, equipment finance, and tax equity strategies.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of transactional documents that support growth and risk mitigation.
• Advise the executive leadership team and Board on key legal and commercial matters.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, development, engineering, and government affairs teams.

Skills

Corporate & Commercial Law

Contract Negotiation

Risk Management

Leadership

Regulatory Knowledge

Strategic Thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from a top-tier law school

Job description

Blue Energy seeks a Deputy General Counsel – Corporate & Commercial to serve as the company’s principal attorney for all corporate, commercial, and transactional matters.

The role shapes legal strategy during its growth from development to commercialization, supporting corporate growth initiatives, strategic partnerships, project development, and financing transactions while ensuring governance and compliance.