Senior Counsel

SB Energy; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays

12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support

Job summary

SB Energy is seeking a Legal Counsel to support their cross-functional teams in San Diego, California. The ideal candidate has a JD from a leading law school and 5+ years of experience in the renewables industry, particularly in M&A and project development. Responsibilities include providing legal counsel, drafting agreements, and managing outside counsel. The position offers a hybrid work model and generous health benefits, with a base salary of $160,000 – $200,000 plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience at a major law firm or in-house legal department.
• Significant experience in M&A, real estate, and project development.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide counsel on emerging opportunities in the energy sector.
• Support and negotiate project and corporate financing.
• Draft and negotiate project documents such as lease agreements.

Skills

Knowledge of renewables industry

Negotiation skills

Excellent communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

JD from a leading law school

Licensed to practice law

Job description

SB Energy is a leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares that develops, builds, owns and operates technologically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects across the United States.

Basic Function

Provide legal counsel to SB Energy’s cross‑functional teams and support the growth of the platform, collaborating with the legal team, the executive team, and other functional teams. This position reports to the Associate General 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 datacenter lease agreements, power purchase agreements, energy and/or REC hedge transactions, property management agreements, 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.

Qualifications / Requirements

• JD and strong academic record from a leading law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the applicable state of residence.
• 5+ years of relevant experience at a major law firm or with a sophisticated in‑house legal department.
• Significant experience with respect to transactions in the renewables 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 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

Hybrid out of San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, CA, Denver, CO, preferred.

Compensation

Base pay: $160,000 – $200,000, plus discretionary annual bonus and a comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.

Our Health & Wellness Benefits

• 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

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.