Senior Counsel - Commercial

Our CompanyWelcome to Energy Vault® (NYSE:NRGV), a global energy storage and power infrastructure company focused on owning, operating, and enabling resilient, dispatchable energy assets.  Energy Vault’s focus is to deliver reliable, flexible power that supports the evolving needs of modern grids, communities, and large energy users. Since 2024, the Company has centered its strategy on an Independent Power Producer (IPP) model, developing, building, owning, and operating critical energy assets around the world.  Energy Vault operates globally, with headquarters in Westlake Village, California and Lugano, Switzerland, and regional development across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The Company partners with utilities, grid operators, and large energy consumers to deliver infrastructure that strengthens grid reliability, enables renewable integration, and supports long-term energy security.  By combining asset ownership with advanced technologies and integration expertise, Energy Vault is building the next generation of critical energy infrastructure, delivering dependable power when and where it matters most.  Learn more at www.energyvault.com, explore recent updates in our Newsroom, and connect with us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, Vimeo, or YouTube.  Our Values We Commit: To Building a Better Future for Earth and All Its Beings.We Innovate: Cutting Edge Solutions to Accelerate the Unique Energy Aspirations of Our Clients.We Connect: To Build Genuine Relationships.We Deliver: Going Above & Beyond by Being Fast & Nimble.We Lead: With Authenticity and Purpose.

Your Impact as a Senior Counsel - Commercial:

Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, the Senior Counsel serves as a key member of the legal team, providing strategic and transactional legal support to the commercial efforts of the company. You are primarily responsible for drafting, negotiating, and managing agreements related to engineering, procurement, and construction of utility-scale energy storage projects across the United States. 

Your Mission:

• Draft, negotiate, and analyze a broad range of commercial contracts, including EPC and EEQ Agreements, LTSAs, Offtake Agreements, Software Agreements, procurement and supplier MSAs, lease agreements, PPAs, consultant agreements, and other origination-related contracts.
• Support project development and acquisition activities by preparing and negotiating interconnection agreements, land and lease agreements, MIPAs, Joint Development Agreements, and Development Services Agreements.
• Support project finance activities by drafting and negotiating financing, tax, and ITC agreements.
• Structure, draft, review, and negotiate a variety of other/related commercial agreements.
• Help to develop form files for repeat transaction types.
• Advise business teams regarding issues that arise during construction, including change orders, waivers and force majeure notices, and after construction, including warranty claims, as necessary.
• Provide timely and efficient commercial legal guidance on a broad range of business topics, including general corporate matters, intellectual property, commercial law, UCC, dispute resolution, commercial liability, and risk assessment.
• Support M&A activities through due diligence and negotiation.
• Manage and partner with a portfolio of external subject-matter expert legal advisors.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on commercial strategy, risk mitigation, and deal execution.
• Help shape a culture of collaboration, innovation, constant improvement, excellence, transparency, open mindedness, humility, integrity, efficiency, joy, compassion, and fulfillment.

Your Background:

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Member of a state bar in good standing.
• 6+ years’ total work experience after law school.
• 3+ years' experience with EPC contract drafting and negotiations.