EPC Power Corp.
Commercial Contracts Counsel
Commercial Contracts Counsel will serve as EPC Power’s primary commercial contracts attorney, handling a diverse range of commercial agreements including procurement and sales contracts, vendor contracts, service agreements, NDAs across our renewable energy manufacturing business, including utility‑scale energy storage systems and projects supporting data center infrastructure. They will provide practical, business‑focused legal advice that accelerates contract closure while protecting EPC Power’s interests.
This role will work closely with the General Counsel and Assistant General Counsel as part of a collaborative, three‑person legal team where each member plays a vital role in supporting the company’s rapid growth and diverse legal needs. While this attorney will handle the majority of commercial contracts work, the General Counsel and Assistant General Counsel will remain involved in commercial agreements.
This position is hybrid‑based in San Diego, CA. Fully remote work will be considered exclusively for candidates with demonstrated complex commercial contracts experience in renewable energy and/or manufacturing sectors.
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of commercial agreements, including procurement and sales contracts, vendor contracts, supply agreements, service agreements, NDAs, and other commercial contracts
Handle commercial terms including pricing mechanisms, delivery schedules, performance guarantees, warranty provisions, and risk allocation in commercial transactions
Develop and maintain contract playbooks and template agreements to streamline commercial processes and reduce negotiation cycles
Support sophisticated commercial transactions for utility‑scale energy projects and data center power infrastructure contracts
Collaborate with Sales and Procurement leadership on deal strategy, risk assessment, and commercial structuring for transactions
Ensure regulatory compliance in commercial agreements, including industry‑specific regulations
Manage commercial supplier and customer relationships from a legal perspective, including master agreements, framework contracts, and ongoing contract administration
Identify and communicate commercial risks to leadership with practical recommendations for risk mitigation related to commercial transactions, delivery performance, and contract compliance
Support operations with contract interpretation, dispute resolution, and day‑to‑day commercial legal questions
Handle duties as assigned to support EPC Power’s legal and business functions
Requirements
JD with strong academic credentials and active membership with at least one state bar, ideally California
6 to 9 years of legal experience with substantial focus on commercial contracts, preferably in‑house or advising companies at a reputable law firm
Proven track record negotiating commercial agreements including supply, procurement, sales, and strategic partnership contracts
Experience with sophisticated commercial contracts including product warranties, delivery terms, performance guarantees, and commercial risk allocation
Strong business acumen with ability to balance legal risk against commercial objectives in fast‑paced environment
Comfortable working as part of a small, collaborative legal team where versatility, initiative, and cross‑functional support are essential
Self‑directed and organized with outstanding written and verbal communication skills and ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines and explain complex legal concepts to business stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
Commercial contracts experience in manufacturing or renewable energy industries (required for remote work consideration)
Experience with utility‑scale energy projects, battery energy storage systems, or data center power infrastructure
Experience with both buy‑side and sell‑side commercial relationships and understanding different risk profiles and negotiation strategies
In‑house experience at a growth‑stage company
Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM)
Benefits
401(k) matching
Dental and vision insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
This position is eligible for equity participation through our Employee Incentive Plan, sharing in the company’s financial success at no cost to employees!
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Contract
Job function Legal
Industries Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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This role will work closely with the General Counsel and Assistant General Counsel as part of a collaborative, three‑person legal team where each member plays a vital role in supporting the company’s rapid growth and diverse legal needs. While this attorney will handle the majority of commercial contracts work, the General Counsel and Assistant General Counsel will remain involved in commercial agreements.
This position is hybrid‑based in San Diego, CA. Fully remote work will be considered exclusively for candidates with demonstrated complex commercial contracts experience in renewable energy and/or manufacturing sectors.
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of commercial agreements, including procurement and sales contracts, vendor contracts, supply agreements, service agreements, NDAs, and other commercial contracts
Handle commercial terms including pricing mechanisms, delivery schedules, performance guarantees, warranty provisions, and risk allocation in commercial transactions
Develop and maintain contract playbooks and template agreements to streamline commercial processes and reduce negotiation cycles
Support sophisticated commercial transactions for utility‑scale energy projects and data center power infrastructure contracts
Collaborate with Sales and Procurement leadership on deal strategy, risk assessment, and commercial structuring for transactions
Ensure regulatory compliance in commercial agreements, including industry‑specific regulations
Manage commercial supplier and customer relationships from a legal perspective, including master agreements, framework contracts, and ongoing contract administration
Identify and communicate commercial risks to leadership with practical recommendations for risk mitigation related to commercial transactions, delivery performance, and contract compliance
Support operations with contract interpretation, dispute resolution, and day‑to‑day commercial legal questions
Handle duties as assigned to support EPC Power’s legal and business functions
Requirements
JD with strong academic credentials and active membership with at least one state bar, ideally California
6 to 9 years of legal experience with substantial focus on commercial contracts, preferably in‑house or advising companies at a reputable law firm
Proven track record negotiating commercial agreements including supply, procurement, sales, and strategic partnership contracts
Experience with sophisticated commercial contracts including product warranties, delivery terms, performance guarantees, and commercial risk allocation
Strong business acumen with ability to balance legal risk against commercial objectives in fast‑paced environment
Comfortable working as part of a small, collaborative legal team where versatility, initiative, and cross‑functional support are essential
Self‑directed and organized with outstanding written and verbal communication skills and ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines and explain complex legal concepts to business stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
Commercial contracts experience in manufacturing or renewable energy industries (required for remote work consideration)
Experience with utility‑scale energy projects, battery energy storage systems, or data center power infrastructure
Experience with both buy‑side and sell‑side commercial relationships and understanding different risk profiles and negotiation strategies
In‑house experience at a growth‑stage company
Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM)
Benefits
401(k) matching
Dental and vision insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
This position is eligible for equity participation through our Employee Incentive Plan, sharing in the company’s financial success at no cost to employees!
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Contract
Job function Legal
Industries Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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