We represent a start up in the energy space looking to hire a litigator with 5-10 years of commercial contracting experience. This position can be based in Washington DC or Austin Texas.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial and energy/infrastructure development agreements, including MSAs, SOWs, vendor/supplier contracts, consulting agreements, PPAs, EPC/turnkey construction contracts, interconnection and offtake arrangements, and O&M agreements.
Partner with internal stakeholders to structure deals, assess risk, and ensure contracts align with business objectives
Identify key legal and commercial issues and propose practical solutions that enable execution while protecting the company
Support procurement and supply chain contracting, including vendor onboarding, template development, and negotiation playbooks
Help maintain and improve contract processes, tracking, and internal guidance to support a growing contracting volume
Coordinate with outside counsel as needed on specialized matters
Assist with other legal matters as assigned in support of a scaling energy and infrastructure business
Qualifications
J.D. and active bar membership in at least one US jurisdiction
5-10 years of experience in commercial contracting (in-house and/or at a law firm)
Strong drafting and negotiation skills with experience managing multiple contracts in parallel
Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating energy and infrastructure development agreements, PPAs, EPC/turnkey construction contracts, interconnection and offtake arrangements, O&M agreements, and other project delivery and supply chain contracts
Ability to communicate clearly with non-legal teams and operate as a practical business partner
Comfort working in a high-growth, high-urgency environment with shifting priorities
