Corporate Counsel - Energy

Tract is a team of digital infrastructure experts dedicated to accelerating responsible data center growth by developing master-planned data center parks with access to pre-positioned power and fiber in key markets where hyperscale and wholesale demand is growing. Our approach is collaborative with cities and counties to ensure that development is targeted for the optimal locations to maximize revenue and economic development benefits for the community while being good stewards of the land and minimizing the impact on neighborhoods. Tract is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with real estate holdings throughout the United States.

Position Overview :

Tract is seeking a Corporate Counsel, Energy that will be stationed at Tract's headquarters in Denver, Colorado or one of its hub locations in Seattle, WA or Northern VA. The successful candidate will report directly to the General Counsel in the Company's legal department. The position is a highly visible role that includes hands-on, frontline work across the organization and externally in the execution of large, industrial land projects, utility interconnection, and energy supply transactions nationwide.

Responsibilities :

Summary of general areas of work :

Evaluating investment opportunities; structuring strategic transactions including energy supply; managing outside counsel for energy regulatory and market strategy and local utility commission engagements, supporting project development and associated procurement agreements; and working on corporate, infrastructure, vendor and other Company transactional and regulatory matters.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter, comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, team-friendly environment with limited day-to-day oversight.

Specific responsibilities include :

• Identifying and evaluating legal issues and risk in order to communicate legal and business recommendations to team members on all matters relative to Tract's business and from an energy perspective
• Analyzing and advising on legal issues and risk associated with Company's utility and energy supply transactions from site selection through development and construction
• Responsible for overseeing strategic deals and negotiating with development and utility partners and other stakeholders
• Working with real estate, entitlement, energy, development and construction teams on contracting, utility and construction matters and in coordination with local counsel
• Interacting with vendors, suppliers, energy developers, electric utilities and local utility commissions in a manner that projects a positive image of Company
• Drafting, negotiating and preparing contracts in all phases of Company transactions including utility interconnection, energy supply, vendor and equipment procurement, and including complex contracts
• Managing corporate entity filings
• Drafting and preparing corporate entity documentation
• Advising on process improvements in support of business objectives
• Managing outside counsel for local and regulatory issues
• Collaborating in a highly matrixed environment

Baseline Requirements :

Education / Accreditations : JD required from an ABA accredited law school. Admitted to and in good standing with a state bar.

Experience : 4+ years of in-depth energy and commercial transactional knowledge with understanding of utility interconnection, energy supply, regulatory proceedings, project development, construction, corporate governance, and complex contracts. Preferably with a combination of law firm and in-house experience.

Travel : This position requires time with the market teams and, therefore, may require travel to Tract markets.

Required Expertise and Skills :

Expected Salary Range :

$300,000-$375,000 plus bonus

Tract Capital Employment :

Tract Capital employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, standard paid holidays, and unlimited PTO.

NOTE : This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the organization's ongoing needs.

Tract Capital is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at info@tract.com .

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