Contracts Counsel– Commercial Contracts & Energy Infrastructure

ON.energy is building the backbone of energy and AI infrastructure powering grid-safe data centers and mission-critical facilities. The company supplies and operates hyperscale power systems that solve the toughest resilience challenges, delivering custom solutions for AI data centers, mission-critical facilities, and front-of-the-meter assets. ON recently announced a 5GW partnership, with 3GW currently under construction across multiple hyperscale data center campuses. With patented technology and proprietary software, ON.energy develops projects worldwide that set new benchmarks for resilience. *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" data-turn-id="request-WEB:68260876-bf81-4059-8b8f-a063a25393d2-1" data-turn-id-container="request-WEB:68260876-bf81-4059-8b8f-a063a25393d2-1" data-testid="conversation-turn-4" data-turn="assistant"> Location: Hybrid Houston, TX or Tysons, VA / Remote will be considered Type: Permanent, full time ON.energy is seeking a Contracts Counsel to review and negotiate supply chain contracts, sales contracts, and related commercial agreements, as well as provide project execution support across our energy storage, power infrastructure, and data center energy solutions. This role centers on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a high volume of commercial agreements with suppliers, equipment vendors, contractors, customers, and project partners. The Contracts Counsel will work closely with procurement, supply chain, sales, and project execution teams to move contracts efficiently from intake through signature and through execution while identifying and managing commercial and legal risk together with managing counsel. Complex Contract Negotiation Lead negotiation and drafting of sophisticated agreements, including: Energy storage project agreements Power purchase agreements (PPAs) Energy services agreements (ESAs) Data center energy supply agreements Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) contracts Equipment supply and technology licensing agreements Interconnection and grid services agreements Joint development and partnership agreements Vendor and procurement contracts Project Execution Support Support project teams through the execution phase of active contracts, including: Draft, review, and negotiate change orders, contract amendments, and scope adjustments Advise project teams on contract interpretation, rights, and obligations as work progresses Prepare and respond to notices, claims, and requests for equitable adjustment Track key deliverables, milestones, and deadlines through project close-out Escalate and help resolve commercial disputes arising during project delivery Contract Lifecycle & Process Optimization Oversee the company's contract lifecycle management systems and processes Develop standardized contract templates for recurring agreements Improve efficiency in contract negotiation and execution across the organization Develop internal frameworks for contract approval, risk review, and governance Cross-Functional Leadership Partner with development, engineering, finance, procurement, and commercial teams Provide legal training and guidance across the organization on contracting and risk management Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction 5+ years of legal experience at a law firm or in a relevant industry, with a focus on contract review and negotiation Experience in the energy, power infrastructure, construction, or supply chain sectors Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts Prior law firm or in-house experience supporting supply chain or energy contracts preferred Expertise Energy infrastructure contracting Complex commercial contract negotiations Contract review, negotiation, and execution suppor…