ON.energy is building the power infrastructure that makes the AI era possible. As AI demand surges past what the grid and traditional data centers can support, ON.energy provides a new class of power technology proven at gigawatt scale and trusted by the world’s leading cloud and AI companies. Our systems are already deployed across 2.5 GW of hyper-scale campuses, validated by top U.S. national labs, and certified for grid-safe operation by major utilities. With real products in the field, we’re scaling faster than the grid can, transforming power from a bottleneck into a competitive advantage for the companies building the future.
ON.energy is seeking a Contracts Counsel to review and negotiate supply chain contracts, sales contracts, and related commercial agreements, as well as provide project execution support across our energy storage, power infrastructure, and data center energy solutions. This role centers on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a high volume of commercial agreements with suppliers, equipment vendors, contractors, customers, and project partners. The Contracts Counsel will work closely with procurement, supply chain, sales, and project execution teams to move contracts efficiently from intake through signature and through execution while identifying and managing commercial and legal risk together with managing counsel.
Complex Contract NegotiationLead negotiation and drafting of sophisticated agreements, including:
Energy storage project agreements
Power purchase agreements (PPAs)
Energy services agreements (ESAs)
Data center energy supply agreements
Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) contracts
Equipment supply and technology licensing agreements
Interconnection and grid services agreements
Joint development and partnership agreements
Vendor and procurement contracts
Support project teams through the execution phase of active contracts, including:
Draft, review, and negotiate change orders, contract amendments, and scope adjustments
Advise project teams on contract interpretation, rights, and obligations as work progresses
Prepare and respond to notices, claims, and requests for equitable adjustment
Track key deliverables, milestones, and deadlines through project close-out
Escalate and help resolve commercial disputes arising during project delivery
Oversee the company's contract lifecycle management systems and processes
Develop standardized contract templates for recurring agreements
Improve efficiency in contract negotiation and execution across the organization
Develop internal frameworks for contract approval, risk review, and governance
Partner with development, engineering, finance, procurement, and commercial teams
Provide legal training and guidance across the organization on contracting and risk management
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
5+ years of legal experience at a law firm or in a relevant industry, with a focus on contract review and negotiation
Experience in the energy, power infrastructure, construction, or supply chain sectors
Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts
Prior law firm or in-house experience supporting supply chain or energy contracts preferred
Energy infrastructure contracting
Complex commercial contract negotiations
Contract review, negotiation, and execution support
Supply chain and procurement agreements
Contract drafting and negotiation
Precision, attention to detail, and clear communication
Commercial negotiation excellence
Supply chain and procurement contracting
Risk management and governance
Cross-functional collaboration
Team player
For US-based roles - What you’ll get:
- Competitive salary + annual performance-based bonus eligibility
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
For Mexico-based roles - What you’ll get:
- Competitive salary + annual performance bonus eligibility
- Christmas Bonus (Aguinaldo): 30 days
- Major medical expenses and life insurance
- Paid time off and holidays (per local policy)
For all roles:
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven team shaping the future of clean energy
- Equal Opportunity: ON.energy is committed to equal employment opportunity and to maintaining a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.
- Accommodations: If you need an accommodation during the application process, email [email protected]
- Benefits vary by role and location and are subject to change.
Skills Required
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- 5+ years of legal experience at a law firm or in-house with a focus on contract review and negotiation
- Experience in the energy, power infrastructure, construction, or supply chain sectors
- Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts (including PPAs, ESAs, EPC agreements, equipment supply, interconnection, licensing, and joint development agreements)
- Prior law firm or in-house experience supporting supply chain or energy contracts
- Experience with contract lifecycle management systems, developing templates, and contract governance
What We Do
ON.energy is building the backbone of energy and AI infrastructure, powering grid-safe data centers and mission-critical facilities. The company supplies and operates hyperscale power systems that solve the toughest resilience challenges, delivering custom solutions for AI data centers, mission-critical facilities, and front-of-the-meter assets. Its track record spans industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, transportation, and grid-scale storage. With patented technology and proprietary software, ON.energy develops projects worldwide that set new benchmarks for resilience.
