Legal Director

The Role

We are looking for a Legal Director to serve as one of the company’s primary transactional attorneys. You will support our continuing expansion into the Commercial & Industrial (C&I) space and energy infrastructure for data centers.

Reporting to the General Counsel, you’ll 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 our business development and other cross‑functional teams involved 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; Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC), equipment purchase, asset management, and Operations & Maintenance (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.
• Deep understanding of the U.S. energy landscape, grid interconnection, and utility dynamics.
• Substantive experience negotiating relevant industry contracts, including utility, power purchase, energy services, off‑taker agreements, or other customer contracts.
• Exceptional business acumen, critical thinking skills, and professional cadence.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and communicate complex legal concepts and strategic goals in a simplified manner to non‑lawyers.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, work independently, and operate in a fast‑paced, dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive benefits program including medical benefits, paid vacation and holidays, and 401(k) matching.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Scale strives to attract and retain a workforce that reflects the composition of our customer base and communities. We are committed to providing a work environment that provides everyone with equal access and opportunity to contribute and drive meaningful outcomes. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Additional Information

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.