Lead Counsel, Energy
Ford Motor Company
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Dearborn • Missouri • United States
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About the role
- Serve as the lead legal counsel for the BESS sales organization. Draft, negotiate, and manage complex commercial agreements, including Master Supply Agreements (MSAs), Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts, and Long-Term Service Agreements (LTSAs).
- Provide strategic advice on federal and state energy regulations (including FERC, NERC, and state PUC requirements). Ensure BESS products and projects meet industry standards and safety certifications (e.g., UL, NFPA).
- Advise the business and engineering teams on legal risks associated with product roadmaps, warranty structures, and performance guarantees for utility-scale and/or commercial energy storage solutions.
- Identify and mitigate legal, financial, and reputational risks associated with the deployment and operation of large-scale battery assets.
- Act as a core member of the BESS team, providing nuanced legal guidance that balances risk with the need for speed and innovation in a rapidly growing market.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. State Bar.
- A minimum of 5 years of legal experience within the energy industry, either at a major law firm or in-house.
- Proven experience in energy-related commercial sales, project development, or structured finance.
- Direct experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) or renewable energy technologies (preferred).
- Deep familiarity with energy market structures, interconnection processes, and grid-side regulatory requirements (preferred).
- Experience navigating industry standards including UL (preferred).
- Ability to translate complex legal and regulatory concepts into actionable business advice (preferred).
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving business unit (preferred).
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package including performance-based bonuses
- Ford vehicle benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
drafting commercial agreementsnegotiating contractsmanaging complex agreementslegal risk assessmentenergy regulationsenergy-related commercial salesproject developmentstructured financeBattery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)navigating industry standards
Soft Skills
strategic advicelegal guidancerisk mitigationentrepreneurial mindsetability to thrive in fast-paced environmentscommunication of complex conceptscollaboration with engineering teamsbalancing risk and innovation
Certifications
Juris Doctor (JD)active membership in U.S. State Bar