Associate General Counsel (Commercial)

Base Power Company • Austin, TX

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About The Position

As Associate General Counsel, you will come in as the second lawyer at the company and help shape the Legal function. You will help lead Base’s transactional needs across the business, providing legal advice on commercial contracts and supporting the basic legal functions of a scaling organization in a risk-forward environment. You will partner with internal stakeholders to identify and mitigate legal risks across numerous areas of the business while supporting the development of new business lines. The position reports directly to Base’s General Counsel.

Requirements

• 4+ years of legal experience, with a strong background in transactional work; experience in energy, utilities, or technology sectors is preferred but not necessary; startup or high-growth company experience also preferred.
• Ability to run independently on legal items within a small but surging business.
• Comfort with challenging the status quo and preconceived notions of what is possible.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to distill complex legal concepts into clear, actionable advice.
• An entrepreneurial mindset that thrives in ambiguity, moves fast, and prioritizes impact.
• Passion for our work and a commitment to fueling American innovation, security, and prosperity through a more reliable grid for all.

Nice To Haves

• experience in energy, utilities, or technology sectors is preferred but not necessary
• startup or high-growth company experience also preferred

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal stakeholders to negotiate and close partnership deals, vendor agreements, and real estate and facility leases in support of a rapidly scaling manufacturing organization.
• Lead the review and negotiation of commercial contracts, MSAs, NDAs, and other business agreements, ensuring terms are favorable and risks are well-managed.
• Develop company-wide practices and standards that mitigate legal risk across cybersecurity, employment and labor law, and consumer protection.
• Build scalable, business-centric legal frameworks that give the company the flexibility and speed to operate and grow without unnecessary friction.
• Provide legal support across corporate transactions, including fundraising activities, tax equity, and project and asset financings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed