Senior Commercial Counsel at Giga Energy

United States

Why Join Giga The Pace: We're building at a speed most companies talk about but never actually operate at. If you've been bored somewhere else, you won't be here. The Impact: Every person at Giga touches the work that matters. No layers, no waiting for approval chains. You'll see your fingerprints on what we ship. The Team: A team of operators defining the future of AI infrastructure. We recruit A-players from the most innovative companies in the world, and they choose Giga because the work here means more. The Moment: AI doesn't run without power, and that's us. Giga is the picks and shovels behind the AI revolution. This industry is about to explode, and you'll be in the room where it's already happening. What you’ll do Legal doesn’t slow deals down at Giga — it closes them. As our Senior Commercial Counsel, you’ll be embedded in the business, not behind it. You’ll own the full lifecycle of our commercial contracts: from negotiating construction agreements, equipment procurement, and power purchase deals to building the legal infrastructure that lets us move at the speed this moment demands. This isn’t a role for someone who wants to review redlines in a silo — it’s for a lawyer who wants to be in the room where decisions get made and help Giga win. If you’re energized by complexity, speed, and genuine stakes, you’ll thrive here. Where you’ll work This role is ideally based in our San Francisco, Long Beach, or Houston offices. That said, we will make exceptions for truly exceptional talent if you live outside one of our hubs. If you're the right person for this role, we'll have a conversation about what works. Responsibilities Identify and manage legal risk in commercial transactions, flagging issues clearly and proposing workable solutions rather than just problems. Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of varying commercial contracts, including but not limited to EPC agreements, equipment purchase and supply agreements, power purchase agreements, land licenses, and vendor/service contracts. Serve as a strategic legal partner to the business development, procurement, construction, and finance teams — providing practical, deal-forward guidance under time pressure. Build and maintain Giga’s contract templates, playbooks, and standard terms to enable the business to move faster and more consistently. Support financing and real estate transactions as needed, including review of lease agreements, easements, and financing documents. Manage outside counsel relationships on commercial matters, including scoping work, managing spend, and ensuring quality output. Support the development of legal processes and infrastructure as Giga scales, including contract management systems and internal workflows. Stay current on legal developments relevant to energy infrastructure, construction, and AI data center development. Requirements JD from an accredited law school and active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. 4+ years of commercial transactional experience, either in a law firm or in-house environment. Demonstrated experience negotiating complex commercial contracts, ideally in construction, energy, real estate, or infrastructure. Ability to work independently with a high degree of ownership — you don’t wait to be told what needs to happen next. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate legal complexity into plain business language. Comfort operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where priorities shift and speed matters. Bonus points Experience with power purchase agreements, interconnection agreements, or energy regulatory matters. Background in EPC or construction contract negotiation. Prior in-house experience at a high-growth startup or infrastructure company. Familiarity with data center development, hyperscale leasing, or AI infrastructure. Experience supporting M&A, project finance, or real estate transactions. Benefits Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup 401(k) with 4% employer match Unlimited PTO Parental leave Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) Commuter benefits Who We Hire We don't use "A-player" loosely. Here's what it actually means at Giga: Antifragile. You don't just survive chaos, you get better because of it. When things break, change, or move sideways, you don't freeze. You adapt faster than the problem evolves. High Agency. You don't wait to be told what to do. You see the gap, you fill it. If something is blocking progress, you find a way around it, over it, or through it without asking for permission. Executors. Ideas are cheap. We hire people who ship. You're the person who turns a whiteboard sketch into something real while everyone else is still scheduling the next meeting about it. Bias to Action. Perfect is the enemy of done. You'd rather make a decision with 80% of the information and course correct than sit around waiting for 100% that never comes. Speed. We move fast because the opportunity demands it. You're not reckless, but you understand that in this industry, the team that moves fastest wins. And you like winning. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Giga Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Giga Energy complies with all applicable labor laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and other relevant state and federal regulations. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage applicants who require accommodations during the hiring process to contact us.