Associate General Counsel, Origination & Commercial - Battery Storage

Overview

Plus Power is an energy storage market leader with a 10+ GW portfolio across more than 25 states. We partner with electricity system operators, utilities, and investors to originate, develop, finance, own and operate standalone energy storage projects that provide critical services to the wholesale electric market. Our team uses a data-driven approach to development and operations and is focused on solving hard climate problems, profitably. We value high expectations, learning from mistakes in the spirit of radical transparency, and internal partnering as a key element of ideas meritocracy.

About the Role

Plus Power seeks outstanding energy industry professionals who are driven to develop, build and operate assets safely and reliably to decarbonize the power markets while growing their careers. We look for data-driven, fact-based mindsets, engaging and collaborative behaviors, and personal growth-focused professionals.

To help transition the global energy system from a carbon-based grid to a renewable grid, large-scale energy storage must be introduced to balance intra-hour supply and demand. Energy storage enables high penetration of variable renewables like solar and wind.

We are looking for an Associate General Counsel, Origination & Commercial to join the Legal Team (with a cross-functional relationship to the Origination & Commercial Team). This role will provide legal advice and support to the Origination & Commercial Team for utility-scale standalone storage projects across North America, under the guidance of the General Counsel.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with the Origination and Commercial Team in negotiation of offtake agreements, including tolling agreements and other structured offtake

Support the Origination and Commercial Team in due diligence and negotiations on M&A opportunities

Support the Origination and Commercial Team in reviewing RFPs and developing comprehensive bid submittals, including markups of key agreements

Function as an internal quarterback for offtake transactions, soliciting feedback from subject matter experts and integrating feedback into deal structure and documents

Support the Finance Team (in conjunction with the Origination and Commercial Team) to provide commercial inputs / deliverables for project finance transactions

Oversee Outside Counsel on select transactions and assist in the selection of such outside counsel

Skills & Qualifications

J.D., Required

Minimum 3-4 years of top-tier law firm experience in (renewable) energy project development

At least 1-2 years of in-house legal experience with a renewable energy / standalone energy storage developer or investor-owned utility, focusing on resource procurement and M&A

Experience leading negotiations of power purchase agreements

Experience structuring and negotiating project-scale M&A transactions

Knowledge of project finance structures and implications on project development / M&A transactions

Strong business acumen with excellent commercial judgment

Highly organized with impeccable attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver timely, high-quality results

A collaborative, entrepreneurial, and inquisitive mindset

Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office products – Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment with both technical and non-technical team members who are geographically dispersed

Compensation, Location, and Benefits

Highly competitive total compensation from one of North America's leading energy storage developers, owners and operators. Flexible, work from home or hybrid work from Plus Power's offices in San Francisco, Houston, Chicago, Seattle, and Palm Beach.

The expected salary range for this position begins at $250,000. We may pay more or less than the posted range based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, geographic labor market, and other factors consistent with applicable law. This position is eligible to participate in our annual bonus program.

Plus Power offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, unlimited vacation, flexible remote work, a work-from-home stipend, educational assistance, parental leave, and a culture focused on learning and growth.

The deadline for applying to this role is 11 / 8 / 2025.

Plus Power is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where people of all backgrounds can thrive. Plus Power is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected status or other legally protected characteristics.

• This information is provided in accordance with applicable law.

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