Associate General Counsel - Energy

Senior Energy & Water Counsel At Rowan Digital Infrastructure, we are transforming data center delivery for speed and scale. Our mission is to deliver best-in-class data center solutions to hyperscale customers who share our commitment to sustainability, and to do so with an unwavering focus on efficiency, quality, and flexibility. Our data center solutions are tailored to our customers' needs and delivered by our exceptional end-to-end team. Rowan is assembling a strategic portfolio of data center sites in Tier 1 markets across the United States at various stages of development, and we're looking for incredible and passionate people to help us advance our company and our commitment to building a more sustainable future. Rowan is backed by Quinbrook, a leading investor in the energy transition, and Blackstone, the world's largest alternative asset manager. As Senior Energy & Water Counsel, you will play an integral role in supporting the delivery of Rowan's 1.5GW+ and rapidly growing portfolio of data center projects. In this role, you will work with the Rowan business and leading utility and energy partners to energize critical projects, achieve Rowan's and its customers' sustainability objectives, and help deliver innovative renewables and power acceleration projects. The successful candidate will have substantial transactional experience with utility service and interconnection agreements and other energy-related agreements for large-scale, energy-intensive projects, including supply agreements, power purchase agreements and tolling agreements. The role requires a deep knowledge of utility tariff, policies and regulatory structures. Experience supporting the development and operation of generation and storage facilities is a plus. The role will also support water-related infrastructure and supply agreements. To be successful, a candidate needs to be an exceptional attorney with good commercial judgment. Travel: Ability to travel up to 10% to meet with utilities, developers and customers and for company gatherings Location: Denver, CO (hybrid in-office role) strongly preferred (remote may be considered for exceptional candidates) Compensation: $190 - $230 (Offers Bonus) Essential Responsibilities Structure, draft and negotiate energy infrastructure and supply agreements, including renewable PPAs and other innovative project structures Structure, draft and negotiate agreements related to water infrastructure, supply, treatment, and sustainability Provide counsel on energy, water and sustainability public policy and regulatory issues. Support the drafting and negotiation of energy-related matters for customer lease and development agreements Communicate complex legal matters to business teams and senior management Education, Skills, and Experience JD from an accredited U.S. law school 10+ years of law firm or in-house experience with an energy company or large corporate user, hyperscale data center experience is a plus Strong drafting and negotiation skills Ability to manage outside counsel Excellent communication and collaboration skills; comfortable with ambiguity; and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and highly cross-functional environment Fueled by Excellence & Collaboration At Rowan, we are a distributed team united by a common mission to transform data center delivery. Across our two offices, we offer a hybrid work environment supported by teamwork, technology, and in-office gathering time to help you be successful. We are headquartered in downtown Denver, Colorado and have an office in Seattle, Washington. Our team of talented and passionate individuals is spread out across the U.S. Here to support you At Rowan, we want to make sure you can do great work. We offer competitive benefits focused on helping you be and achieve your best. Hybrid working environment Team building and educational opportunities Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k)-company contribution Unlimited PTO RTD ECO pass or parking reimbursement Competitive compensation, bonus, and an incentive plan Equal Opportunity Employer Rowan Digital is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all aspects of our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Rowan Digital Infrastructure