Description:

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 General Counsel as well as C-Suite, with focused responsibility across corporate governance, commercial transactions, financing support, and enterprise risk management.

This is a high-trust, execution-focused role suited for a dynamic, entrepreneurial attorney with big law credentials and strong transactional and drafting experience who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-stage environment and brings a collaborative, “get-it-done” mindset to every matter. Candidates should expect to bring intellectual rigor and practical judgment to complex legal matters, weigh competing priorities to navigate complex cost-benefit tradeoffs, and understand that peak business cycles may require availability beyond standard hours.

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
Provide legal support for capital markets activities including debt offerings, bond issuances, and other structured financing transactions
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
Assist 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
Support employment law matters and HR-related legal issues as needed
Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive corporate and transactional information
Other duties as assigned

Regulatory, Compliance & Risk

Support enterprise legal risk management and compliance frameworks across U.S. operations covering governance, contracting, and financing activities
Monitor regulatory requirements applicable to infrastructure, energy, and long-term service businesses
Help identify, assess, and mitigate legal, regulatory, and reputational risks associated with business scaling and strategic transactions

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

Here's 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