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<span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="white-space:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"><b><span style="color:#000000;">Overview</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span><br><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="white-space:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"><span style="color:#000000;">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. </span></span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="white-space:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"><span style="color:#000000;">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.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="white-space:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"><span style="color:#000000;">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.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="white-space:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"><span style="color:#000000;">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.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br><br><br><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="white-space:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"><b><span style="color:#000000;">About The Role</span></b><br><span style="color:#000000;">We are seeking motivated and energetic individuals to join as <b>Senior Corporate Counsel</b> 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.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br><br><br><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="white-space:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"><b><span style="color:#000000;">Core Responsibilities</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><ul><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">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.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Partner with internal stakeholders to structure, draft, and negotiate key project agreements, including site control, interconnection, equipment procurement, construction, O&M, LTSA, asset management, consultant, and other commercial agreements.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Support responses to utility and corporate RFPs, and negotiate revenue and commercial agreements, including PPAs, tolling arrangements, capacity and energy services agreements, and other offtake structures. </span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Advise on procurement, trade, and supply chain matters, including equipment supply, import compliance, and potential project cost, schedule, and execution risks.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Support legal due diligence, transaction management, and closing deliverables for project and portfolio acquisitions, divestitures, preferred equity, and debt financings.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Work effectively with and manage outside counsel to deliver practical, cost-effective advice.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Monitor market, regulatory, and industry developments affecting BESS project development, commercial contracting, and compliance, and translate them into practical guidance for business teams.</span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="white-space:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"><b><span style="color:#000000;">Skills & Qualifications</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="line-height:17.120001px;">10 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm, sophisticated in-house legal department, or government agency, including substantial experience supporting energy project development and commercial transactions is required; utility-scale BESS experience in CAISO and/or WECC strongly preferred.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="line-height:17.120001px;">J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and active license in good standing (preferably in CA, NY, or TX) is required.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="line-height:17.120001px;">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&I customers is a plus.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="line-height:17.120001px;">Strong working knowledge of permitting, environmental review, land use, siting, interconnection, real estate, procurement, trade, supply chain, and ISO/RTO market issues relevant to utility-scale BESS projects.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="line-height:17.120001px;">Proficiency with legal technology and contract management tools, including AI-assisted research, drafting, and workflow tools, and sound judgment in using them responsibly and effectively.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="line-height:17.120001px;">Strategic and commercially minded, with sound judgment and strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to identify risks and opportunities early, analyze complex issues, and develop practical, business-oriented solutions.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="line-height:17.120001px;">Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with executives, deal teams, and technical stakeholders and deliver actionable recommendations.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="line-height:17.120001px;">Collaborative, adaptable, and responsive, with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills and the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams, manage competing demands, adjust to changing circumstances, accept feedback, and contribute constructively to team problem-solving.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><br><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="white-space:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"><b><span style="color:#000000;">Compensation, Location & Benefits</span></b></span></span></span></span></span><br><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="white-space:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"><span style="color:#000000;">The actual salary and bonus offered will depend on the specific skills and experience of the selected candidate.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br> <table class="MsoTableGrid" style="color:#000000;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;white-space:normal;text-decoration:none;border-collapse:collapse;border:medium;"><tbody><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:301px;padding:0in 7px;height:36px;border-top:1px solid #000000;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:1px solid #000000;" valign="top"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">$220,000</span></span></span></td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:301px;padding:0in 7px;height:36px;border-top:1px solid #000000;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:none;" valign="top"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">30%</span></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><ul><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="color:#000000;">401(k) program with 6% match</span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="color:#000000;">Monthly cell phone stipend</span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="color:#000000;">Medical, dental and vision care benefits</span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="color:#000000;">20 vacation days, 5 sick days and 9 observed holidays</span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="white-space:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"><span style="color:#000000;">This position is classified as <b>remote within the continental United States (international work is not permitted)</b>; however, periodic travel to company offices, project sites or other meeting locations may be required on an as-needed basis. <b>Candidates based in the San Francisco Bay Area are strongly encouraged to apply. </b>Periodic travel to company offices, project sites, or other meeting locations may be required on an as-needed basis.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><p style="\"text-align:center\""><em><strong>esVolta is an Equal Opportunity Employer.<br> 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.</strong></em></p>

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