Senior Counsel, Energy Transactions

Gridmatic Inc•Cupertino, CA

2d•$185,000 - $270,000•Remote

About The Position

We are looking to hire our first internal legal counsel at Gridmatic! You will report directly to Gridmatic’s Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Because Gridmatic does not currently have a General Counsel, you will have a high degree of ownership and responsibility to build out our commercial legal functions. We are looking for an autonomous, startup-minded attorney who is an excellent communicator and can take the reins on drafting, negotiating, and setting up commercial processes from scratch to ensure we scale efficiently and safely.

Requirements

Must be an active, licensed attorney.
4 to 10 years of legal experience.
Strong energy contracting experience. You are likely an experienced associate at a law firm with a strong energy practice, or you started your career at such a firm and transitioned in-house to a power company or commodities trader.
Highly autonomous, a clear and proactive communicator, and comfortable operating without an existing playbook.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity or hands-on experience navigating energy regulatory frameworks (FERC, ISOs, state PUCs, CFTC, etc.) is a strong plus.
A diversity of experience applicable to Gridmatic’s ecosystem (energy, trading, investment funds, technology, startups). Exposure to any combination of these areas is a strong bonus rather than a strict requirement.

Responsibilities

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a core set of energy agreements, including renewable and storage power purchase agreements and tolling agreements.
Managing relationships with outside counsel.
Managing and negotiating trading frameworks including ISDAs and EEIs.
Structuring and negotiating retail electric power customer contracts.
Establishing and standardizing legal policies, processes, templates, and workflows for a fast-paced environment.
Working closely and communicating effectively with commercial colleagues to align legal strategy with company goals.