Deputy General Counsel, Energy - Remote

Overview

This position involves serving as Deputy General Counsel, Energy for a leading cloud provider and AI hyperscaler, focusing on energy transactions and legal advisory for global data center operations.

In Short

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to C-Level and senior management.
• Lead and negotiate complex power agreements.
• Partner with internal cross-functional teams.
• Support corporate development and project financing transactions.
• Provide counsel on regulatory rules affecting the power sector.
• Manage outside counsel and budgets for specialized matters.
• Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
• Experience with international energy transactions is a plus.
• 15+ years of relevant legal experience required.
• Juris Doctor (JD) and active bar admission required.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• 15+ years of experience in energy and power procurement.
• Expertise in negotiating commercial energy transactions.
• Knowledge of federal and state power sector statutes.
• Experience with regulatory frameworks impacting energy.
• Strong background in renewables and electric infrastructure.
• Experience with emerging technologies is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills required.
• Experience with international markets is advantageous.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a leading cloud provider.
• Engage in high-impact transactions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Work in a fast-moving, technically sophisticated environment.
• Remote work flexibility with travel opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Contribute to the growth of global data centers.
• Be part of a dynamic legal team.
• Impact the future of energy procurement strategies.