Senior Counsel, Energy Transactions

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Report directly to the Chief Commercial Officer at Gridmatic.

• Develop and establish Gridmatic’s commercial legal functions as its inaugural internal legal counsel.

• Draft, review, and negotiate power purchase agreements for renewable energy and storage, as well as tolling agreements.

• Oversee relationships with external legal counsel.

• Manage and negotiate trading frameworks, including ISDAs and EEIs.

• Structure and negotiate contracts with retail electric power customers.

• Create and standardize legal policies, processes, templates, and workflows.

• Collaborate closely and communicate effectively with commercial teams to align legal strategies with company objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be an active and licensed attorney.

• 4 to 10 years of legal experience required.

• Strong background in energy contracting.

• Experience as an associate in a law firm with a robust energy practice, or transitioned in-house to a power company or commodities trader.

• Highly autonomous with clear and proactive communication skills, and comfortable working without a predefined playbook.

• Familiarity or hands-on experience with energy regulatory frameworks (FERC, ISOs, state PUCs, CFTC, etc.) is a significant advantage, though not mandatory.

• Exposure to any combination of energy, trading, investment funds, technology, and startups is considered a bonus rather than a strict requirement.

🏝️ Benefits

• Continuing Education Opportunities.

• Flexible PTO.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with competitive employer contributions.

• Pre-Tax commuter benefits.

• $1500/year non-profit donation matching program through Millie.

• Home Office Stipend.

• 401K contribution match up to 4%.

• Company-paid parental leave.

• Company Paid Life Insurance.

• Stock Option Loan Program.