Project Counsel

Rondo is a technology and project company deploying Rondo Heat Batteries to meet the energy demands of industrial processes that previously difficult to transition to carbon-free energy sources.  Rondo Heat Batteries can charge from intermittent renewables to provide high temperature, dispatchable heat for customers. 

This lawyer will play a key part in the Company’s business of developing, constructing, owning, and operating thermal energy storage (“TES”) projects throughout the United States and around the globe.  A close working relationship with the commercial team is essential.  While the project development aspect will be the predominant functional responsibility, the position will also take on the other corporate and commercial legal responsibilities.   

This person will join an in-house legal department with 4 other lawyers.  A sense of humor, unfailing integrity, resilience, collegiality and collaboration, a bias for action, and a good balance of confidence and humility are traits that will help you excel. 

The company is growing so fast, and the team is working so hard so everyone must pitch in where needed to meet the demands of the business.  We need a great teammate more than a resume that is a perfect match. 

Job Title:  We have flexibility on the title based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications 

Primary Job Responsibilities: 

• Attend to all aspects and issues related to TES project development and financing 

• Structure, draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements including term sheets; preliminary development agreements; customers agreements; engineering, procurement, and construction contracts; and O&M agreements 

• Perform diligence and provide diligence guidance to development teams and external counsel regarding development 

• Provide general legal support to finance, business development, construction, and operations teams in the deployment of TES projects 

• Provide general legal counsel and strategic guidance to the commercial team and senior and executive level management 

• Effectively and efficiently engage and manage outside counsel 

Education, Qualifications, and Expertise: 

• A law degree from an accredited law school 

• Bar membership in good standing in at least one jurisdiction. 

• 3 – 25 years of experience in the energy or infrastructure industries.  We are casting a wide net to find interested, interesting, and qualified candidates 

• Strong experience in project finance or project development 

• English fluency 

Personal Attributes and Traits: 

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills 

• Well-organized and hardworking, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment 

• Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously under tight timelines. 

• A high level of intellectual, professional, and interpersonal agility and flexibility, combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Ability to grasp and develop creative legal solutions responsive to the applicable business objective and explain those legal solutions to non-lawyers 

• Sound judgment and unquestionable ethics and integrity 

• Flexibility.  We are actively pursuing projects in North America, Europe, Australia, Asia, and the Middle East.  Given enough time and resources, we will get to South America and Africa, too 

• Excitement to wear many different hats and ability to re-prioritize to meet business goals 

• Strong interest and curiosity with respect to the global energy industry and the Company's business and operations 

• Ability to embrace innovation and change and belief that there is always room for improvement 

• Location. The company headquarters is in Alameda, CA.  We see considerable value in frequent, in-person interaction among the legal team and with our colleagues in other functions.  

Benefits: 

• Comprehensive Medical Benefits 

• Dental & Vision Benefits  

• Life Insurance and ADD  

• 401(k) plan with company match 

• Up to 12 paid holidays per year, in addition to a company week-long holiday in December 

• Flexible time off policy 

The estimated annual salary range for this role is $140,000 to $280,000 plus equity compensation.  The pay band is wide to accommodate candidates' diverse skill levels and experience. 

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Rondo Energy is an equal opportunity employer.  All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. 

Rondo is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please let our recruiting team know. 

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Rondo does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, Rondo Energy does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.