
Vice President, Corporate Counsel, Power Development
Required skills
- JD
- ABA-accredited law school
- state bar
- energy
- infrastructure
- project development
- construction
- project finance
- EPC
- equipment procurement
Nice to have
- law-firm
- in-house
- repeatable legal processes
- templates
- playbooks
- discretionary bonus
Role summary
Tract Capital is seeking a Vice President, Corporate Counsel – Energy Project Development to support the development, financing, construction, and operation of energy infrastructure for digital infrastructure strategies, including data centers. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Senior Counsel, this role involves advising on complex energy projects throughout their lifecycle, from site selection and structuring to procurement, construction, financing, and compliance. Key responsibilities include drafting and negotiating various agreements (EPC, procurement, PPAs, JVs), managing project execution risks, and advising on permitting and regulatory matters. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of relevant legal experience in energy, infrastructure, or project development, with strong skills in legal drafting, negotiation, and project management. This is a highly visible, hands-on role in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
OverviewTract Capital adopts a unique approach to digital infrastructure investment. Leveraging experience and strategic insights honed over three decades of creating successful companies in the space, we excel in nurturing and advancing leading-edge digital infrastructure enterprises. Our team of specialized experts are united by a singular purpose: to support the growth of digital infrastructure. Tract Capital goes beyond simple investment by acting as a strategic partner and catalyst for innovation within the sector. We ensure our engagements not only generate strong financial results but also develop essential digital infrastructure to meet growing demands. Tract Capital has introduced multiple digital infrastructure strategies including horizontal powered land, vertical development, and product development.
Position Overview:
Tract Capital is seeking a Vice President, Corporate Counsel – Energy Project Development to support the development, financing, construction, and operation of energy infrastructure that powers Tract Capital’s digital infrastructure strategies, including Tract and Fleet Data Centers. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Senior Counsel, this is a highly visible, hands-on role working closely with leaders across the energy development, construction, supply chain, finance and project development teams. The role will translate legal, regulatory, commercial, and execution risks into practical recommendations that help Tract advance projects and transactions with appropriate protections and discipline.
Job Responsibilities:
Advise on complex energy projects across the full development lifecycle, from site selection, project structuring, through development agreements, permitting, utility interconnection, energy supply, equipment procurement, EPC contracting, construction, financing, commercial operation, and ongoing compliance. The role will be expected to translate legal, regulatory, commercial, and execution risks into practical recommendations that help Tract advance projects with appropriate protections and discipline. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, team-oriented environment with limited day-to-day oversight.
Key responsibilities include:
Baseline Requirements:
Education/Accreditations: JD required from an ABA-accredited law school. Admitted to and in good standing with a state bar.
Experience: 10+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably including both law-firm and in-house experience in energy, infrastructure, project development, construction, project finance, or related fields. Demonstrated experience advising on energy or infrastructure projects, from early development through operation. Meaningful experience drafting and negotiating EPC, equipment procurement, development, interconnection, energy supply, offtake, O&M, financing, and joint venture agreements.
Required Expertise and Skills:
Travel: This position requires time with the market teams and, therefore, may require travel to Tract markets.
Salary Range
$300,000- $325,000 plus discretionary bonus and equity participation
Location: Denver, CO office; Seattle, WA office; Remote
Tract Capital Employment
Tract Capital employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, standard paid holidays, and unlimited PTO.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the organization’s ongoing needs.
Tract Capital is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at info@tractcapital.com.
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