[Remote] Director, Deal Execution & Legal – Energy & Microgrids

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Edged is a fast-growing global network of carbon neutral, zero-water data centers focused on energy efficiency. They are seeking a Director, Deal Execution & Legal – Energy & Microgrids to manage complex energy transactions and support negotiations for various agreements related to power generation and microgrids.ResponsibilitiesSupport the structuring and negotiation of power and energy joint ventures, partnerships, and co-investment arrangements, including multi-tiered PowerCo / project company structures, LLC agreements, term sheets, etcSupport negotiation of PPAs, energy services agreements, and microgrid / behind-the-meter energy infrastructure agreements with data center operators and other large-load customersSupport negotiation of equipment supply agreements (generators, turbines, fuel cells, BESS, etc.) and O&M agreements, including warranties, performance guarantees, SLAs, governance, exits, etcSupport negotiation of natural gas supply and transport agreements, pipeline construction agreements, utility interconnection agreements, and related energy infrastructure contractsSupport project finance transactions, working with lenders and financial advisors on commitment letters, loan documentation, guaranty agreements, security packages, and intercreditor arrangementsSupport EPC / GMP construction contracting for power generation and microgrid facilities, including back-to-back flow-down of customer obligations to contractorsDirect and manage outside counsel, conveying deal strategy, assigning workstreams, reviewing work product, and ensuring the business perspective is reflected in all documentation; manage legal budgets and timelinesAdvise on intellectual property matters related to transactions, ensuring the company’s proprietary technology is appropriately protected through ownership provisions, licensing structures, and collateral carve-outsConduct commercial and legal due diligence on potential partners, co-venturers, lenders, and counterparties; provide strategic advisory on credit risk, structural risk, and deal alignmentSupport deal execution end-to-end, from term sheet through close, balancing legal rigor with commercial objectivesSkillsJD from accredited law schoolBarred in at least one U.S. State or the District of Columbia7–12 years of experience in transactional work related to energy, power generation, or project development, with meaningful time spent on the principal or sponsor side, or at a law firm advising developers, sponsors, or independent power producers on similar transactionsSelf-starter with exceptional judgment and business acumen; strong commercial mindset and enjoys being close to the businessHands-on experience negotiating JV/LLC agreements, PPAs, equipment supply agreements, and project finance loan documentsWorking knowledge of U.S. energy regulatory frameworks relevant to on-site generation, interconnection, and retail/wholesale power salesProven ability to manage outside counsel effectively, reviewing output, and holding firms accountable to the business objectives of each dealComfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with evolving priorities and balancing legal precision with business strategyHigh emotional intelligence with excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build trust with internal stakeholders and external partnersTrack record of independently handling complex deals and translating legal considerations into actionable business guidanceComfortable working as the sole dedicated transactions professional initially, partnering directly with senior leadership and outside counselDesire to grow with an ambitious, scaling organizationExperience in microgrids, distributed energy resources, gas-fired generation, or renewables, strongly preferredFamiliarity with gas supply, transport, and pipeline construction agreements, strongly preferredExperience with energy infrastructure serving data centers or other mission-critical loads, strongly preferredExperience with technology licensing or IP protection in joint venture structures, strongly preferredPrior in-house experience at an infrastructure developer, independent power producer, or energy-focused investment platform, strongly preferredBenefitsA fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture focused on innovation.A flexible, autonomous work environment.A culture of respect, learning, and excellence.Experienced, highly talented experts as team peers.Growth and travel opportunities.A team of change-makers having a significant impact on people and the planet.Company OverviewEdged is an information technology company that launches a global network of sustainable data centers and energy infrastructure. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.edgedenergy.com.