Legal Director

The Role

We are looking for a Legal Director to support our expansion into the Commercial & Industrial (C&I) space and energy infrastructure for data centers. You will report to the General Counsel and work a hybrid schedule in either our Ridgewood, NJ, HQ, our NYC office (Union Square area), or our California offices (Oakland and Santa Monica).

Key Responsibilities

• Microgrid & Data Center Architecture: Support business development and cross-functional teams in deploying complex microgrid, energy center, and power infrastructure offerings tailored for data centers and large-scale industrial facilities.
• Commercial Contract Negotiation: Lead legal negotiations for a wide range of industry contracts, including Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Microgrid/Energy Services Agreements (MSAs/ESAs); Real property leases, easements, and licenses; EPC, equipment purchase, asset management, and O&M agreements; Hedges of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) and other environmental attributes; Membership Interest Purchase Agreements (MIPAs) and Development Services Agreements (DSAs).
• Project Finance Alignment: Ensure all project and energy agreements strictly conform to project financing requirements.
• Regulatory & Compliance Oversight: Support the management of compliance matters related to licensing and registrations, industry rules/regulations (e.g., FERC, RTOs/ISOs), and evolving policy frameworks impacting data centers and microgrids.
• Strategic Advisory: Provide regulatory, permitting, and policy guidance/training on pertinent topics for cross-functional teams to streamline project development.
• External Counsel Management: Manage engagements with outside counsel when needed, balancing time, efficiency, and expertise with the cost of such engagements.
• Diligence & Acquisitions: Support acquisition and financing activities, including performing early-stage legal diligence on target assets, portfolios, or developers, and assisting in negotiations with third-party financiers.
• Process Optimization: Propose and implement process improvements related to legal document management and contractual workflows to help the business scale efficiently.

The Ideal Candidate

• Possess a JD from an accredited law school and be barred in at least one US state.
• 7+ years post-JD transactional experience, or 5+ years of transactional experience from a nationally recognized law firm.
• Extensive experience structuring and negotiating arrangements in the Commercial & Industrial (C&I) space, and/or the specialized development and power procurement frameworks required for data centers.
• Substantive experience negotiating relevant industry contracts, including utility, power purchase, energy services, off-taker agreements, or other customer contracts.
• Deep understanding of the U.S. energy landscape, grid interconnection, and utility dynamics.
• Exceptional business acumen, critical thinking skills, and professional cadence.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, work independently, and operate in a fast-paced, dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

About Scale Microgrids

Scale is redefining resilience, with advanced microgrids that go beyond traditional backup power solutions to give businesses the power to adapt and thrive amid all of today’s growing energy challenges. As a vertically-integrated provider of turnkey advanced microgrid systems, Scale combines project design, engineering, and execution expertise with microgrid-as-a-service financing to offer our customers systems that are optimized to deliver maximum value from day one while ensuring ultra-reliable operations and fast time-to-power.

About EQT

EQT is a leading purpose-driven global investment organization with EUR 246 billion in total assets under management, divided into two business segments: Private Capital and Real Assets. EQT owns portfolio companies and assets in Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Americas and supports them in achieving sustainable growth, operational excellence, and market leadership.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program including medical benefits, paid vacation and holidays, and 401K matching.