Legal Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Assist Volta's Executive team alongside the Legal and Compliance team with agreements related to fundraising, strategic initiatives, and operations.

• Draft, assess, and negotiate commercial contracts, which include vendor, procurement, customer, and partnership agreements.

• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders regarding contractual risks, obligations, and negotiation strategies.

• Support procurement and delivery teams with agreements concerning equipment, construction, and services for data center projects.

• Aid in entity structuring, formation, corporate workflows, and governance negotiations.

• Enhance and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and approval workflows.

• Monitor contractual obligations and assist in compliance with commercial terms.

• Collaborate with the General Counsel / VP Legal on matters related to regulations, taxes, and policies.

• Assist in due diligence for partnerships, financing, and other transactions.

• Keep abreast of relevant legal and regulatory changes that may impact the business.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of experience as a commercial lawyer, whether in-house or at a law firm.

• Ideally, experience supporting clients in infrastructure, technology, or energy sectors.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active bar membership in a relevant jurisdiction (US / England).

• Proficient in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.

• Experience with agreements related to vendors, procurement, or construction is advantageous.

• Capacity to handle a high volume of contracts while managing competing priorities.

• Exceptional judgment, meticulous attention to detail, and strong communication skills.

• Comfortable interacting directly with business stakeholders outside of the Legal department.

• Experience in a dynamic, fast-paced, high-growth environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity in Volta.

• Contributions to retirement/pension plans.

• Comprehensive health, wellness, and insurance benefits.

• Generous vacation days each year.

• Discretionary bonus opportunities.

• Flexible and remote work arrangements.