Base Power Associate General Counsel at Base Power provides legal advice on commercial contracts and supports a scaling organization. This role leads negotiation and risk mitigation across business agreements.
Responsibilities
As Associate General Counsel on a lean Legal team, you will help shape the function while focusing principally on transactional needs across the business. You will provide legal advice on commercial contracts, including supplier agreements, and support the legal needs of a scaling organization in a risk-forward environment. You will partner with internal stakeholders to identify and mitigate legal risks across the business while supporting the development of new business lines.
Partner with internal stakeholders to negotiate and close partnership deals, vendor agreements, and real estate and facility leases in support of a rapidly scaling manufacturing organization.
Lead the review and negotiation of commercial contracts, MSAs, NDAs, and other business agreements, ensuring terms are favorable and risks are well-managed.
Develop company-wide practices and standards that mitigate legal risk across cybersecurity, employment and labor law, and consumer protection.
Build scalable, business-centric legal frameworks that give the company the flexibility and speed to operate and grow without unnecessary friction.
Provide legal support across corporate transactions, including fundraising activities, tax equity, and project and asset financings.
What You'll Bring
5+ years of legal experience, with a strong background in transactional work; experience in energy, utilities, or technology sectors is preferred but not necessary; startup or high-growth company experience is also preferred.
Good judgment to operate independently within a surging business.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to distill complex legal concepts into clear, actionable advice.
An entrepreneurial mindset that thrives in ambiguity, moves fast, and prioritizes impact.
Passion for our work and a commitment to fueling American innovation, security, and prosperity through a more reliable grid for all.
Qualification
Experience in energyGood judgment to operate independentlyExcellent communication skills
Required
5+ years of legal experience with strong transactional background
Experience in energy, utilities, or technology sectors preferred
Startup or high-growth company experience preferred
Good judgment to operate independently
Excellent communication skills
Preferred
Experience in energy, utilities, or technology sectors