Application Guide
How to Apply for Assistant General Counsel
at esVolta
🏢 About esVolta
esVolta is a leading developer, owner, and operator of large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) across the US, uniquely positioned at the forefront of the energy transition. With a focus on enhancing grid reliability and integrating renewables, esVolta offers a mission-driven culture where legal expertise directly shapes the clean energy infrastructure. Working here means contributing to a sustainable future while tackling complex, high-impact projects.
About This Role
This role is the top legal strategist for esVolta's entire BESS project lifecycle, from early-stage development through financing, construction, and operations. You'll lead negotiations for critical agreements like site control, interconnection, and procurement, while advising on permitting, risk allocation, and project bankability. Your work directly enables the growth of utility-scale storage, making you a key driver of the company's portfolio expansion and the clean energy transition.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might start with reviewing a site control agreement for a new BESS project in ERCOT, then jumping into a call with a permitting consultant about environmental review timelines in California. After lunch, you'd negotiate EPC contract terms with a construction partner, followed by an internal strategy session on offtake structures for a portfolio financing. The day wraps up with advising the development team on interconnection queue risks for a PJM project.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who esVolta Is Looking For
- A senior attorney with 15+ years of experience specifically in utility-scale energy project development, ideally with a focus on BESS or renewable energy, who has deep knowledge of permitting, environmental review, and land use for large infrastructure.
- Expert in structuring and negotiating complex project agreements (e.g., site control, interconnection, EPC, O&M, offtake) and experienced in project finance transactions, with a strong grasp of commercial risk allocation and bankability.
- Familiar with ISO/RTO market rules, FERC regulations, and federal/state permitting processes relevant to BESS, and comfortable advising on interconnection, real estate, and procurement issues.
- Holds a J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school, active bar license in good standing (CA, NY, or TX preferred), and thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a hands-on, collaborative approach.
📝 Tips for Applying to esVolta
Tailor your resume to highlight specific BESS or utility-scale energy project experience, quantifying the number and MW capacity of projects you've supported from origination to financing.
In your cover letter, explicitly mention your experience with permitting, environmental review, and land use for BESS, and name specific ISO/RTO markets (e.g., CAISO, PJM) you've worked in.
Demonstrate your project finance expertise by listing deals where you structured key agreements (e.g., site control, EPC, tolling agreements) that enabled financing close.
If you have a CA, NY, or TX bar license, highlight it prominently; if not, address your willingness to obtain reciprocity or work under supervision.
Research esVolta's current project pipeline (e.g., projects in CAISO, ERCOT) and reference specific challenges or opportunities in your application to show genuine interest.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Emphasize your deep experience in utility-scale BESS development, including hands-on negotiation of site control, interconnection, and EPC agreements that directly enabled project financing.', 'Showcase your knowledge of permitting and environmental review for BESS, citing specific examples of how you navigated complex regulatory hurdles to achieve project milestones.', 'Highlight your ability to advise on commercial risk allocation and offtake structuring, with concrete examples of how your legal strategy improved project bankability.', "Express enthusiasm for esVolta's mission and growth trajectory, and explain why you want to lead legal strategy for a company solely focused on grid-scale storage."]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Review esVolta's project portfolio on their website, noting the size, location, and status of each BESS project to understand their market focus (e.g., CAISO, ERCOT, ISO-NE).
- → Read recent news or press releases about esVolta's financing deals, acquisitions, or partnerships to gauge their growth strategy and key counterparties.
- → Study the regulatory landscape for BESS in key states like California (CPUC), Texas (ERCOT), and New York (NYISO) to prepare for questions on market-specific issues.
- → Familiarize yourself with esVolta's leadership team (e.g., CEO, General Counsel) and any public statements about their vision for energy storage.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't submit a generic application that fails to mention BESS or utility-scale energy; this role demands specific industry knowledge, and a broad corporate law background won't stand out.
- Avoid downplaying the importance of project finance experience; even if your background is heavy on development, emphasize any involvement with financing, lender negotiations, or tax equity.
- Don't overlook the remote work aspect: ensure your application addresses how you'll collaborate across time zones and with a distributed team, and confirm you have a dedicated workspace and reliable internet.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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