Senior Counsel

SB Energy•San Diego, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

SB Energy is a leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares, focused on providing reliable, affordable energy at scale. Headquartered in Redwood City, CA, SB Energy develops, builds, owns, and operates large-scale energy and data center infrastructure projects across the United States. Since its inception in 2019, the company has grown significantly, operating over 3 gigawatts (GW) of capacity with a substantial pipeline nationwide. SB Energy leverages innovation, including an AI-based digital platform, to deliver local, reliable energy infrastructure. The company is committed to accelerating the energy transition to cleaner, more sustainable power sources.

Requirements

JD and strong academic record from a leading law school
Licensed to practice law in applicable state of residence
5+ years of relevant experience at a major law firm or with a sophisticated in-house legal department
Significant experience with transactions in the renewables industry, with a focus on M&A, real estate and/or project development and finance
Ability to work independently and as a team member
Ability to set priorities and respond to changing demands from multiple sources
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Project management skills
Ability to negotiate
Ability to provide a high level of client service and build consensus across a matrixed client organization
Ability to interface with all levels of the organization
Ability to take lead on any responsibilities within the job description, with support from outside counsel and/or other members of the internal legal team

Responsibilities

Provide legal counsel to SB Energy’s cross-functional teams and support the growth of the platform, working interactively with the legal team, the executive team, and other functional teams.
Provide counsel on emerging opportunities in the energy and infrastructure industries, including Datacenter and real estate development, Utility Scale-Solar, battery storage, other energy resources, and development/acquisition of new technologies.
Support project and corporate financing, including construction debt, corporate debt, tax equity facilities, and other structures, as well as potential equipment financing facilities.
Support, negotiate, and review acquisition structures and documentation for pipeline growth and market expansion with new technologies.
Assist with the review, negotiation, and drafting of real estate agreements and title issues.
Research, review, interpret, draft, and negotiate project documents such as datacenter lease agreements, power purchase agreements, energy and/or REC hedge transactions, property management agreements, and EPC and O&M agreements.
Manage and supervise outside counsel within budgetary constraints, including reviewing and approving outside counsel invoices.
Provide counsel on legal issues identified by development and operations teams in connection with development and operating projects.

Benefits

100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
401(k) with Company Match
Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
Device Purchase Support