Senior Commercial Counsel

Position

Senior Commercial Counsel - Advanced Energy Projects

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Counsel to support a leading energy technology company in negotiating and managing contracts for advanced energy projects. This role will focus on complex agreements that underpin large-scale deployments supplying hyperscaler data center infrastructure.

• Draft, review, and negotiate Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) agreements, Interconnection Agreements (IAs), and technology contracts.
• Advise on construction, procurement, and commercial matters across multi-national and domestic projects.
• Guide the business on regulatory compliance, including trade sanctions, export control regulations (ITAR, EAR), and energy/environmental permitting in the U.S. and abroad.
• Support internal stakeholders on intellectual property, software licensing (SaaS), vendor agreements, and other commercial transactions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and manage legal risks while facilitating business objectives.
• Assist with employment-related matters, including agreements, policies, and internal investigations as needed.

• JD from an accredited law school; active bar membership required.
• 5+ years of in-house or law firm experience in energy, infrastructure, or technology projects, preferably with exposure to PPAs, EPCs, or interconnection agreements.
• Strong commercial contract negotiation skills, including handling complex multi-party agreements.
• Knowledge of U.S. and international regulatory frameworks, export controls, trade sanctions, and permitting processes.
• Experience in technology contracts, IP licensing, SaaS agreements, and commercial agreements strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate legal issues into practical business guidance.