Legal Director, Commercial Contracts
Equinix
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Corporate Counsel – EPC, Equipment Supply
Fervo Energy
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Houston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Own front-line negotiation of OEM Supply, Equipment Purchase, Construction, EPC/EPCM, Professional Services agreements
- Structure and document lender-ready risk allocation
- Partner with project finance and lenders’ counsel
- Guide competitive tenders and RFPs/ITTs
- Advise on construction and supply-chain legal issues during execution
- Develop templates, playbooks, and fallback positions for EPC, equipment, and construction packages
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws and standards
- Manage and direct outside counsel on complex transactions
- Contribute to contract lifecycle/process improvements
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school; active bar in Texas, California, Nevada, New York, or Utah (Texas preferred)
- 5+ years’ experience supporting the construction and operation of large energy or infrastructure projects
- Demonstrated experience shaping bankable/financeable contract packages
- Working knowledge of project finance dynamics and stakeholder roles
- Strong command of contract and corporate law, construction law concepts
- Excellent negotiation and drafting skills
Benefits
- Hybrid work flexibility
- Targeted training to teams
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
contract negotiationrisk allocationcontract draftingproject financeconstruction lawEPC/EPCM agreementssupply-chain legal issuescontract lifecycle managementRFPscompetitive tenders
Soft skills
negotiation skillscommunication skillsorganizational skillsadvisory skillscollaboration skills
Certifications
J.D.active bar in Texasactive bar in Californiaactive bar in Nevadaactive bar in New Yorkactive bar in Utah
