Senior Counsel

Energy Vault - Westlake Village, CA

Full-time - Senior

Westlake Village, CA

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

About the position

As a Senior Counsel at Energy Vault, you will report to the Chief Legal Officer / General Counsel and serve as a key member of the legal team to support primarily the commercial and EPC efforts of the company. Your mission includes drafting, negotiating, and analyzing a broad range of commercial contracts, advising business teams on various legal issues, and providing timely legal guidance on corporate matters, intellectual property, and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and analyze a broad range of commercial contracts, including EPC Agreements, LTSAs, Software Agreements, and agreements with subcontractors.
• Structure, draft, review, and negotiate a variety of other/related commercial agreements.
• Advise business teams regarding issues that arise during construction, including change orders, waivers, and force majeure notices.
• Provide timely and efficient commercial legal guidance on a broad range of business topics, including general corporate matters, intellectual property, commercial law, UCC, dispute resolution, commercial liability, and risk assessment.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Member of a state bar in good standing.
• 4+ 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.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple legal matters successfully and efficiently.
• Ability to understand and analyze complex legal matters and communicate effectively.
• Direct experience with assessing legal and business risk.
• Strong problem-solving skills and results-focused mindset.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.
• Comfortable thriving in fast-paced, rapid growth environments.

Nice-to-haves

• A passion for sustainability, our mission, and our vision.

Benefits

• 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.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Flexible time off plus sick leave.
• Reimbursement for home office equipment, phone, and internet expenses.