Legal Counsel

VOLTA

Legal Counsel negotiating commercial, financing, and data center agreements for Volta’s vertically integrated AI infrastructure platform. Advising executives and cross-functional teams on risk, governance, and compliance.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $160,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in commercial contract drafting and negotiation, with a strong focus on compliance and risk management in a fast-paced environment. Proficient in supporting legal and procurement teams while collaborating with business stakeholders on strategic agreements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Commercial Contract DraftingNegotiation SkillsJ.D. and Active Bar MembershipExperience with Vendor AgreementsAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingContract NegotiationRisk ManagementCompliance TrackingEntity StructuringCorporate GovernanceDue DiligenceProcurement AgreementsConstruction AgreementsCommercial Terms

Soft Skills

Excellent JudgmentCommunication SkillsAbility to Manage Competing Priorities

Certifications & Qualifications

J.D.Active Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

InfrastructureTechnologyEnergyLegal ComplianceRegulatory MattersHigh-Growth Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Volta's Executive team and Legal / Compliance team with agreements underpinning fundraising, strategic direction, and operations
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including vendor, procurement, customer, and partnership agreements
Advise internal stakeholders on contractual risk, obligations, and negotiation strategy
Support procurement and delivery teams on equipment, construction, and services agreements for data center projects
Assist with entity structuring, formation, corporate workflows, and governance negotiations
Maintain and improve contract templates, playbooks, and approval workflows
Track contractual obligations and support compliance with commercial terms
Collaborate with the General Counsel / VP Legal on regulatory, tax, and policy matters
Support due diligence for partnerships, financings, and other transactions
Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments affecting the business

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of experience as a commercial lawyer, in-house or at a law firm
Experience ideally supporting infrastructure, technology, or energy clients
J.D. and active bar membership in a relevant jurisdiction (US / England)
Strong commercial contract drafting and negotiation skills
Experience with vendor, procurement, or construction-related agreements is a plus
Ability to manage a high volume of contracts and competing priorities
Excellent judgment, attention to detail, and communication skills
Comfortable working directly with business stakeholders outside of Legal
Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity in Volta
Retirement/pension contributions
Comprehensive health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
Generous number of vacation days each year
Discretionary bonus
Flexible/remote work arrangement