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esVolta, LP

Assistant General Counsel

esVolta, LP

Assistant General Counsel overseeing legal strategy for esVolta's utility-scale energy storage projects. Managing complex legal issues and supporting project lifecycle from development to implementation.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $250,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in utility-scale BESS projects, including permitting, environmental review, and project finance transactions. Proven ability to lead legal strategies, manage cross-functional projects, and provide strategic counsel to support capital markets and M&A objectives.

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15 Years Legal ExperienceUtility-Scale BESS ProjectsJ.D. From Accredited Law SchoolProject Finance TransactionsLegal Technology Proficiency

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Hard Skills
Legal Strategy DevelopmentNegotiation of Project AgreementsLegal Due DiligenceTransaction ManagementCommercial Risk AllocationOfake StructuringPermitting and Environmental ReviewLand Use and SitingCross-Functional Project ManagementUtility and Corporate RFP Responses
Soft Skills
Strategic MindsetStrong Interpersonal SkillsExcellent Written CommunicationAdaptabilityNegotiation Skills
Tools & Technologies
Contract Management ToolsAI-Assisted Research PlatformsWorkflow Platforms
Certifications & Qualifications
Active License in Good StandingAdmission to California BarAdmission to New York BarAdmission to Texas Bar
Industry Keywords
BESS ProjectsISO/RTO Market RulesIndependent Power ProducerRenewable Energy DeveloperEnergy Storage CompanyConstruction LendingTax EquityDebt and Equity Capital MarketsReal Estate ProcurementInterconnection Issues

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead legal strategy and provide hands-on support across the full BESS project lifecycle
  • Structure and support the negotiation of key project agreements
  • Provide senior legal oversight and strategic direction on permitting, environmental review, land use, and siting matters
  • In coordination with esVolta’s government and regulatory affairs team, monitor and advise on ISO/RTO market rules
  • Lead or supervise legal support for responses to utility and corporate RFPs
  • Advise on commercial arrangements with corporate offtakes, data center and hyperscale customers
  • Provide strategic counsel on commercial risk allocation, project bankability, and offtake structuring
  • Direct legal due diligence, transaction management, and closing processes for project and portfolio acquisitions
  • Serve as primary legal point of contact for lenders, investors, and counterparties on transactional matters
  • Partner with the Chief Legal Officer and VP, Deputy General Counsel to develop and implement legal strategies supporting the company’s capital markets and M&A objectives
  • Supervise and mentor junior legal team members
  • Select, direct, and manage outside counsel engagements.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 15 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm, sophisticated in-house legal department, or government agency
  • Demonstrated experience with utility-scale BESS projects in any of CAISO, WECC, SPP, ERCOT, or MISO
  • J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and active license in good standing required; admission to the California, New York, or Texas bar is preferred
  • Prior in-house experience at an independent power producer, renewable energy developer, or energy storage company is highly preferred
  • Deep working knowledge of permitting, environmental review, land use, siting, interconnection, real estate, procurement, and ISO/RTO market issues relevant to utility-scale BESS projects
  • Substantial experience with supporting project finance transactions, including construction lending, tax equity, and debt and equity capital markets structures for energy assets
  • Proficiency with legal technology and contract management tools, including AI-assisted research, drafting, and workflow platforms
  • Strategic and commercially minded, with the ability to function as a trusted business partner
  • Demonstrated ability to lead legal workstreams independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver results under time pressure
  • Proven track record of managing cross-functional legal projects
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
  • Collaborative, adaptable, and responsive, with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 401(k) program with 6% match
  • Monthly cell phone stipend
  • Medical, dental and vision care benefits
  • 20 vacation days
  • 5 sick days
  • 9 observed holidays

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