Sr. Counsel

Status: Exempt (salaried)

Department: Legal

Position Summary

The Senior Counsel will support Plug’s commercial expansion and mission to grow the green hydrogen economy. This role will work directly with Plug’s General Counsel and Managing Counsel advising Plug’s commercial teams on legal and regulatory matters arising from Plug’s business and the international expansion of its products and services. This individual will collaborate and coordinate across the Finance, Engineering, Sales, HR, Business Development, Manufacturing, and Operations sections of the Company. This individual must be self-motivated, able to handle multiple competing priorities at once, and willing to adapt within a dynamic, fast-paced organization. This is a full-time position located in the Company’s headquarters in New York.

Core Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssist the General Counsel and Managing Counsel on all legal aspects of operating Plug’s domestic and international energy solutions and material handling business, including development of, construction of, and operation of Plug’s green hydrogen generation plants, refueling infrastructure, and generally all construction and engineering related matters. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of contracts, including utility contracts, power purchase agreements, land lease and development agreements, construction contracts, EPC contracts, O&M agreements, subcontractor contracts, engineering agreements, equipment purchases, and PILOT agreements and other tax abatement agreements with state and local governmental agencies.Lead or support internal project development (engineering, procurement, operations, legal strategy, and finance) to help drive business strategy and execution of hydrogen generation projects, electrical substations interconnected with local utility grids, facility contracts, and PPAs.Advise on energy law, utility law, and construction matters and/or construction risk allocation.Manage Federal, State and local environmental regulations compliance, permitting and land use processes.Supervise and direct outside counsel as needed.Ensure work product of the highest quality that furthers Plug Power’s strategic goals.Open to domestic and international travel as and when required.Represent Plug in a professional manner at all times and in all interactions.Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

J.D. degree and membership in at least one U.S. state bar (preferably NYS).  A minimum of four (4) years’ experience in an in-house legal department of a publicly traded corporation, or five (5) years’ experience in a law firm or a combination of law firm and in-house legal department.Experience working directly with business clients, providing day-to-day input on business, commercial and financial strategies, resolving issues that arise in commercial relationships, and responding to legal inquiries in a timely manner.Working knowledge of contract, commercial, real estate, technology, energy, or intellectual property law in a technology and business-growth context and broad ranges of experiences of advising on commercial, transactional and technology issues.Experience in the Oil and Gas, Chemical and/or Renewable Energy sectors welcome.Knowledge of domestic and foreign policy as pertains to emerging renewable energy/hydrogen markets welcome.Demonstrable analytical abilities with strong attention to detail.Superior communication, task-management and time-management skills.Ability to manage projects and competing priorities and multi-task effectively.Ability to role model high standards of professionalism.Excellent follow-through. Self-motivated drive to improve and excel.Highest ethical standards and a supreme commitment to quality work.Fully proficient in English required.Proficiency with Microsoft Office software required.  

Pay Rate:

$96,800.00 - $154,900.00

We offer a fantastic total rewards package at Plug, and a brief summary is below:

✓ Base salary is determined on a number of factors including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. These factors are considered when making an offer of employment.  If you are interested in this position, we’d ask that you apply.

✓ The above pay range, may not take into account local geographic pay variations. If there is an applicable geographic differential, a member of the HR team can discuss that with you.

✓ Health, Dental & Vision Insurance eligibility starting from the first day of hire

✓ 401(k) with 5% company match

✓ Bonus eligibility

✓ Paid time off including vacation, personal and sick time

✓ Paid Holidays

✓ Wellness Reimbursement Program

✓ Potential to apply for Tuition Reimbursement

✓ Employee Referral program

✓ Employee Assistance Program

Plug Power Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.