Assistant General Counsel

Job Purpose

e2Companies is seeking a high-caliber Assistant General Counsel to directly support our General Counsel. This role works under the direction of and in close partnership with the General Counsel as well as C-Suite, with focused responsibility across corporate governance, commercial transactions, financing support, and enterprise risk management.

Responsibilities

• Corporate Finance & Project Finance: Support financing transactions including private placements, debt instruments, equity raises, and bond issuances in collaboration with the General Counsel, internal stakeholders, and outside counsel.

• Coordinate with finance, tax, and external advisors to ensure transactions align with corporate strategy and risk tolerance.

• Support the structuring, negotiation, and documentation of project finance transactions for energy and infrastructure assets, including non-recourse and limited-recourse facilities, construction and term financing, and related security and intercreditor arrangements.

• Provide legal support for the development and financing of energy projects such as gas-fired generation, grid-connected microgrids, and data-center power delivery, coordinating EPC and offtake with internal stakeholders and outside counsel.

• Securities & M&A: Assist in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic investments including due diligence, transaction structuring, and post-transaction integration.

• Aid with compliance requirements applicable to securities laws, private placement regulations, disclosure obligations, and ongoing investor reporting.

• Corporate & Commercial: Support corporate governance matters including board preparation, entity management, subsidiary oversight, and corporate record maintenance.

• Draft, review, and assist in negotiating commercial agreements including customer contracts, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and vendor arrangements.

• Provide legal support for energy-related commercial structures such as PPAs, ESAs, and long-term service agreements from a business risk and transactional perspective.

• Assist the General Counsel in advising internal stakeholders on legal considerations related to business scaling, new market entry, and operational expansion.

• Operational & Cross-Functional: Manage and supervise outside counsel efficiently and cost-effectively under the direction of the General Counsel.

• Develop scalable legal processes, templates, and playbooks to support rapid growth.

• Translate legal considerations into practical business guidance for non-legal stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Sales, and Engineering.

• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive corporate and transactional information.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
  • Active bar membership in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction; willingness to obtain authorization to practice as in-house counsel in Florida required.
  • Big law experience required; Am Law 50 firm background strongly preferred.
  • 6+ years of progressive legal experience with demonstrated focus in corporate finance, project finance, securities, M&A, or commercial transactions.
  • Strong business judgment with proven ability to navigate complex cost-benefit tradeoffs and align legal counsel to strategic and financial objectives.
  • Exceptional transactional drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently produce deal-ready documents.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
  • Self-starter who takes ownership, collaborates seamlessly across functions, and consistently drives matters to completion with minimal oversight.
  • Comfortable with a demanding workload that may include late nights or weekends during active deal or transaction cycles.

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • Florida Bar membership in good standing.
  • Energy, utilities, infrastructure, data center, or industrial sector experience.
  • Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions or capital markets transactions at a growth-stage or infrastructure company.
  • Exposure to multi-entity corporate structures and board-level engagement.
  • Prior in-house experience at a growth-stage or technology-driven company.

What You Get

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and impact.
• PTO and paid sick time to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
• Equity participation through the Employee Incentive Program.
• 8 Paid Federal Holidays + "eHappy Days" (additional company-paid days off, announced at the start of each year).
• Childcare assistance up to $300 per month.
• The opportunity to grow with a rapidly scaling energy and infrastructure company.
• A performance-driven, team-oriented culture with regular events and e2 for Good community initiatives.

About the Role

e2Companies is the creator of the industry’s first Virtual Utility® and a leading provider of integrated solutions for power generation and distribution of reliable, conditioned power. We are committed to delivering energy resiliency, reliability, and regulatory compliance for our customers to unlock savings and revenue opportunities. We provide the most complete business model for data center, manufacturing, commercial, and industrial customers. e2Companies is a recipient of the 2026 Edison Awards, recognized for the innovation and impact of its Virtual Utility® technology within critical infrastructure. The company was also awarded the 2025 Tech Catalyst of the Year for Southwest Florida, highlighting its leadership in enabling businesses to monitor and manage on-site power solutions. In addition, e2Companies has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Southwest Florida by the Best Companies Group. We are a fast-growing company that thrives on solving complex challenges in the energy space. We believe in a healthy work life balance and focus on giving back to our communities through our e2 For Good program.