Legal Counsel

Role overview

Volta is hiring a Legal Counsel to support the Executive and Legal/Compliance teams. You will draft, review, and negotiate the agreements that underpin Volta’s fundraising, strategic direction, and day-to-day operations—working closely with commercial and infrastructure teams.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts (vendor, procurement, customer/partnership agreements)
• Assess and advise internal stakeholders on contractual risk, obligations, and negotiation strategy
• Support procurement and delivery teams on equipment, construction, and services agreements for data center projects
• Assist with corporate/structuring work (entity formation, corporate workflows, governance negotiations)
• Maintain contract templates, playbooks, and approval workflows
• Track contractual obligations and support compliance with commercial terms
• Coordinate with General Counsel / VP Legal on regulatory, tax, and policy topics as needed
• Support due diligence for partnerships, financings, and other transactions
• Stay current on relevant legal and regulatory developments impacting the business

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience as a commercial lawyer (in-house or at a law firm), ideally supporting infrastructure, technology, or energy clients
• J.D. and active bar membership in a relevant jurisdiction (US or England)
• Strong skills in commercial contract drafting and negotiation
• Ability to manage a high volume of contracts and competing priorities
• Strong judgment, attention to detail, and communication skills
• Comfortable partnering directly with business stakeholders outside Legal
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Nice to have

• Experience with vendor, procurement, or construction-related agreements