Director, Legal - Energy (US)
Nscale — Houston, Texas, United States · In-Person · Senior · $210k - $340k/yearly
Role description
Role Overview
The Director, Legal – Energy (US) is Nscale’s dedicated US-based counsel for energy and power procurement across the US, reporting to the VP, Legal – Infrastructure (US). This is a hands-on execution role supporting the development and operation of Nscale’s US data centre campuses.
What You Will Do
Lead the negotiation of power procurement, utility supply, interconnection and transmission service arrangements for Nscale data centre campuses across the US. Draft and negotiate power purchase agreements, sleeved and corporate PPAs, energy supply agreements, renewable-energy arrangements and related certificates or attribute procurement structures.
Why It Might Be a Fit
7+ years of legal experience in energy, power, infrastructure or major projects, gained in-house and/or at a top-tier law firm. Strong track record negotiating complex energy and power arrangements, including utility, interconnection, energy supply, PPA, generation, equipment supply and O&M agreements.
Requirements
- 7+ years of legal experience in energy, power, infrastructure or major projects
- Strong track record negotiating complex energy and power arrangements
- Experience supporting large-scale, mission-critical, industrial, infrastructure or energy-intensive projects
- Experience working across multiple US jurisdictions and managing local counsel effectively
- Fluency in energy and infrastructure risk allocation
- Qualified attorney admitted in at least one US state or the District of Columbia in good standing
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan participation