East Point Energy · 23 hours ago
Counsel
Charlottesville, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expEast Point Energy is a company that develops, builds, owns, and operates grid-scale energy storage projects. The Counsel position will provide legal support focusing on Regulatory & Compliance and General Contracting & Vendor Management, working closely with the General Counsel and various business line teams.
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Responsibilities
Provide legal oversight of company activities within designated focus areas, collaborating closely with relevant business lines and other members of the Legal Department
Develop and administer legal processes and procedures, including compliance programs
Project interface with multiple parties including parent company, board members, outside counsel, financial partners, and regulatory and other governmental authorities
Interact and negotiate with contract counterparties and their counsel
Conduct and oversee internal due diligence activities
Conduct internal trainings for relevant business lines within designated focus areas
Draft, review, revise, and negotiate contracts, amendments, legal notices, and related documentation
Coordinate with and manage external counsel on legal matters
Represent the company’s capabilities and image, including potential participation in parent company forums and events, conferences, trade shows, and other business development opportunities
Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
J.D
Minimum of four (4) years of practice in one or more of the above-referenced focus areas
Active and valid Bar license in state of residence
Strong written and verbal communication; ability to communicate clearly and effectively with audiences with varying degrees of technical/legal understanding
Strong negotiation and presentation skills
Extensive legal subject matter expertise in one or more of the following areas: Regulatory & Compliance (relevant to independent power producers, grid-scale BESS, renewable energy industry, etc.)
Extensive legal subject matter expertise in one or more of the following areas: General Contracting & Vendor Management (power purchase agreements/revenue contracts, service/supply/software agreements, etc.)
Strong ability to multi-task and effectively address competing priorities
Proficiency with Microsoft software suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams, etc.)
Preferred
Experience representing independent power producers
Energy storage or other renewable energy industry experience
Benefits
Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Life Insurance
401(k) & Employer Match
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Holidays
Education, Parking, and Gym Membership Stipends
Company
East Point Energy
East Point Energy is a battery storage project development firm that specializes on front-of-the-meter battery energy storage systems.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$3.8M2022-07-12Acquired
2020-08-14Seed· $2.25M
2018-12-02Series Unknown· $1.55M
Leadership Team
Andrew Foukal
CEO
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