Junior Lawyer
Volta · New York, United States · 4 days ago
RemoteRemoteLegalFull-time
About The Role
The Junior Lawyer supports Volta's Legal & Compliance team in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating the commercial agreements that underpin the company's operations — from vendor and procurement contracts to customer and partnership agreements. This role works closely with Delivery, Procurement, and Corporate Development teams across a fast-moving infrastructure business, and is well suited to a lawyer who enjoys getting close to the commercial detail.
What You Will Be Doing
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including vendor, procurement, and customer agreements
- Advises internal stakeholders on contractual risk, obligations, and negotiation strategy
- Supports procurement and delivery teams on equipment, construction, and services agreements for data center projects
- Maintains and improves contract templates, playbooks, and approval workflows
- Tracks contractual obligations and supports compliance with commercial terms
- Collaborates with the VP Legal on regulatory and policy matters as needed
- Supports due diligence for partnerships, financings, and other transactions
- Stays current on relevant legal and regulatory developments affecting the business
What You Bring
- 4+ years of experience as a commercial lawyer, in-house or at a law firm, ideally supporting infrastructure, technology, or energy clients
- J.D. and active bar membership in a relevant jurisdiction
- Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
- Experience with vendor, procurement, or construction-related agreements is a plus
- Able to manage a high volume of contracts and competing priorities
- Excellent judgment, attention to detail, and communication skills
- Comfortable working directly with business stakeholders outside of Legal
- Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment