Assistant General Counsel

Enchanted Rock•Houston, TX

49d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are ERock! Enchanted Rock is a leader and innovator of Electrical Resiliency-As-A-Service. Our advanced dual-purpose microgrids protect companies, critical infrastructure, and communities from unexpected power outages, ensuring business continuity and civic durability. Enchanted Rock's dual-purpose microgrids use natural gas and renewable natural gas (RNG) to drive the nation's most dependable microgrids - all while producing significantly lower to zero carbon emissions than traditional diesel backup generators. Powered by GraniteEcosystem, our revolutionary software system, Enchanted Rock solutions provide 24/7/365 monitoring, optimization, and forecasts to enable worry-free, reliable power for businesses. The Enchanted Rock solution brings together patented technologies, advanced dual-purpose microgrid designs and integrated end-to-end services. The Power is On and we keep it on. What you'll do… The Assistant General Counsel (AGC) will be a key member of the legal department, supporting the General Counsel and business leadership in structuring, negotiating, documenting, and managing complex energy-sector transactions, including involving utilities, datacenters, power projects, EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) contracts and O&M (operations & maintenance) agreements. The role will also be responsible for providing general corporate legal support (corporate governance, commercial contracts, compliance, risk mitigation) as needed. This is an exciting opportunity for a lawyer with significant law-firm experience, comfortable with high-stakes deals, and who enjoys working in a fast-growing environment.

Requirements

6+ years of experience at a global law firm (or equivalent in-house role) with a focus on energy transactions.
Demonstrated experience structuring and negotiating complex commercial contracts in the energy sector.
Strong commercial mindset, ability to translate legal issues into business-outcomes and recommendations.
Comfort working in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment (fast-moving, cross-functional teams, multiple priorities).
Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills; able to confidently work with senior executives and business stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, make sound judgments, provide practical legal advice rather than just theoretical.
JD from an accredited law school, admitted to practice in Texas (active license in good standing).
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone

Nice To Haves

Additional experience involving debt or equity transactions, M&A, HR or general corporate matters is a plus and will be favorably considered.
Additional experience involving debt or equity transactions, M&A, HR or general corporate matters is a plus and will be favorably considered.

Responsibilities

Supporting and leading the negotiation, drafting, review and management of a wide variety of transaction documents including:
Equipment sales, EPC, O&M contracts and related long term service contracts
Power purchase agreements (PPAs), capacity agreements and grid services agreements
Datacenter, commercial and industrial resiliency agreements
Advising business teams (sales and marketing, structuring, operations, business development, commercial, engineering) on legal, regulatory and compliance risks associated with energy projects and transactions.
Providing general corporate legal support: corporate governance, entity structuring, mergers & acquisitions, capital raises (if any), commercial contracts, vendor agreements, employment/consulting agreements, intellectual property or technology matters, and compliance.
Serving as internal business partner, providing practical legal guidance, risk assessment, and enabling the business to move quickly while controlling legal exposures.
Helping build, improve and maintain legal and compliance infrastructure.
Monitoring and staying current on regulatory and legal developments.
Bring a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach that balances legal precision with commercial agility in a fast-paced, innovative energy environment.