Senior Counsel – Commercial

Energy Vault

. Provide strategic and transactional legal support to the company’s commercial efforts .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSenior💰 $146,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts, particularly in the energy sector, while providing strategic legal support and risk assessment. Capable of managing multiple legal matters and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive commercial strategy and deal execution.

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JD From An Accredited Law SchoolEPC Contract Drafting And NegotiationsExperience In Power Generation, Renewables, And Energy StorageStrong Written And Verbal Communication SkillsAbility To Manage Competing Priorities

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Hard Skills

Drafting Commercial ContractsNegotiating AgreementsLegal Risk AssessmentDue DiligenceContract AnalysisInterconnection AgreementsFinancing AgreementsChange OrdersWarranty ClaimsDispute Resolution

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingEffective CommunicationAutonomous Work ManagementEnergy And Work EthicAdaptability In Fast-Paced Environments

Certifications & Qualifications

Member Of A State Bar In Good Standing

Industry Keywords

Commercial LawUCCPower GenerationRenewablesEnergy StorageM&A ActivitiesRisk MitigationConsultant AgreementsLease AgreementsProcurement Agreements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Vault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic and transactional legal support to the company’s commercial efforts
Draft, negotiate, and analyze commercial contracts, including EPC and EEQ Agreements, LTSAs, Offtake Agreements, Software Agreements, procurement and supplier MSAs, lease agreements, PPAs, consultant agreements, and other origination-related contracts
Support project development and acquisition activities by preparing and negotiating interconnection agreements, land and lease agreements, MIPAs, Joint Development Agreements, and Development Services Agreements
Support project finance activities by drafting and negotiating financing, tax, and ITC agreements
Structure, draft, review, and negotiate other related commercial agreements
Develop form files for repeat transaction types
Advise business teams on construction issues including change orders, waivers, and force majeure notices
Advise on post-construction matters including warranty claims
Provide commercial legal guidance on corporate matters, intellectual property, commercial law, UCC, dispute resolution, commercial liability, and risk assessment
Support M&A activities through due diligence and negotiation
Manage and partner with external subject-matter expert legal advisors
Partner with cross-functional teams on commercial strategy, risk mitigation, and deal execution
Report to the Chief Legal Officer

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD from an accredited law school
Member of a state bar in good standing
6+ years’ total work experience after law school
3+ years' experience with EPC contract drafting and negotiations
2+ years’ experience in power generation, renewables, and/or energy storage
Experience handling multiple legal matters successfully and efficiently across various legal areas
Ability to understand and analyze complex legal matters, summarize significant legal concerns, and communicate them effectively to businesspeople
Experience assessing legal and business risk and communicating alternatives
Ability to use rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems
Ability to exceed goals successfully and consistently perform at a high level
Ability to work hard and handle challenging tasks with energy
Strong written and verbal communication skills tailored to the audience and message
Ability to determine when to use outside counsel while limiting legal spend
Ability to manage workload autonomously without day-to-day oversight
Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple stakeholder groups
Ability to recognize when specialized legal expertise is required and engage outside counsel strategically
Willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally, up to 10%
Comfortable thriving in fast-paced, rapid growth environments
Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check
Energy Vault participates in E-Verify

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus plan
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
401K employer matching
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and family
Flexible Spending Account
Company-paid Life insurance, Short- and Long-term disability insurance
8-weeks for Paternity leave
Generous holiday allowance
Flexible time off plus sick leave
Reimbursement for home office equipment, phone, and internet expenses