Senior Counsel - Commercial, Energy Storage EPC

Energy Vault; Westlake Village (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus plan

RSUs

401K employer matching

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance; disability coverage

Paternity leave

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible time off

Home office equipment reimbursement

Job summary

Energy Vault is seeking a Senior Counsel - Commercial to lead and negotiate a broad spectrum of EPC, EEQ, interconnection, lease and PPA contracts for utility-scale energy storage projects across the United States. You will advise on corporate matters, risk, and dispute resolution while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates hold a JD and state bar, with 6+ years of post-law-school experience, including EPC drafting and energy storage exposure.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and bar admission in good standing.
• 6+ years’ total work experience after law school with EPC contract practice.
• 2+ years’ experience in power, renewables or energy storage projects.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial contracts for EPC/EEQ, LTSAs, PPAs, MSAs, and leases.
• Support interconnection, land/lease, MIPAs, Joint Development, and Development Services agreements.
• Draft and negotiate financing, tax, and ITC related agreements.
• Structure, review, and negotiate various related commercial agreements.
• Develop form files for repeat transaction types.
• Advise on construction issues, including change orders, waivers, force majeure, and warranty matters.

Skills

EPC contracts

Negotiation

Commercial contracts

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

State bar admission

Job description

Energy Vault is seeking a Senior Counsel - Commercial to lead and negotiate a broad spectrum of EPC, EEQ, interconnection, lease and PPA contracts for utility-scale energy storage projects across the United States. You will advise on corporate matters, risk, and dispute resolution while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates hold a JD and state bar, with 6+ years of post-law-school experience, including EPC drafting and energy storage exposure.