Remote Senior Corporate Counsel

Overview esVolta, LP is a leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale energy storage projects across North America. We are at the forefront of the fast-growing battery energy storage market, and our projects are helping to transition the nation’s electric grid to a cleaner and more reliable future. Our storage projects provide major utilities with a multitude of important services including reliable fast-ramping capacity, energy and ancillary grid services including renewable energy integration support. esVolta is independently owned, and we are among the largest players in the US energy storage sector with about 2.0 GWh of projects in operation or construction, and 25+ GWh in the development pipeline.

We are headquartered in Newport Beach, California, with employees in multiple regions across the U.S. Our diverse management team has many decades of experience in the renewable energy, utility, and independent power sectors. esVolta is an innovative industry leader in development, design, construction, financing, and management of utility scale energy storage projects. At esVolta, every employee makes an impact on the company’s growth and profitability, every day.

We have a fast-paced, high-performance and team-oriented culture. We value quality of life and flexibility for our employees and strive to help our team members achieve their career goals. About The Role We are seeking motivated and energetic individuals to join as Senior Corporate Counsel to support the full lifecycle of utility-scale, standalone BESS project development, primarily in the CAISO, WECC, SPP and MISO markets.

You will partner closely with our development, commercial operations, project and finance teams throughout the project lifecycle, serving as a trusted embedded legal advisor. The ideal candidate is commercially minded and will report to the Deputy General Counsel. Core Responsibilities Lead legal support for the full BESS project lifecycle, from origination, site control, real estate, and permitting, through interconnection, commercial contracting, financing, and handoff to construction, operations, and asset management.

Partner with internal stakeholders to structure, draft, and negotiate key project agreements, including site control, interconnection, equipment procurement, construction, O utility-scale BESS experience in CAISO and/or WECC strongly preferred. J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and active license in good standing (preferably in CA, NY, or TX) is required. Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating offtake, power purchase, capacity, tolling, and other project revenue agreements, with a clear understanding of commercial risk allocation and project bankability.

Experience negotiating commercial arrangements with data center, AI, cloud, hyperscale, or other large C however, periodic travel to company offices, project sites or other meeting locations may be required on an as-needed basis. Candidates based in the San Francisco Bay Area are strongly encouraged to apply. Periodic travel to company offices, project sites, or other meeting locations may be required on an as-needed basis. esVolta is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate all forms of diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. However you identify or whatever your path here, we encourage you to apply. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.