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title: 'Senior Counsel, Commercial at Aypa Power'
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# Senior Counsel, Commercial at Aypa Power

- **Company:** Aypa Power
- **Location:** United States
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-05-06
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-07
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/aypapower/jobs/5211750008

## Job description

Aypa Power is a leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable projects that power our communities and cities. Our mission is to responsibly decarbonize the grid and make North American energy markets more affordable, sustainable, and efficient. Aypa is well-capitalized and uniquely positioned to lean forward on projects with well-suited deal structures to meet our customers’ needs. We have been at the forefront of energy storage development since our first energy storage project came online in 2018. As a leader in our industry, we have over 22 GW of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable energy projects in development and 33 projects in operation or construction across North America.

We are seeking a commercial attorney with experience in renewable energy and battery storage offtake contracts. The Senior Counsel will support negotiation, execution and enforcement of a variety of offtake contract structures for utility-scale standalone energy storage and solar-plus-storage projects. The candidate should be experienced in supporting offtake contracting of utility-scale battery energy storage projects and, ideally, have experience supporting other aspects of battery storage development, construction, financing and/or operations.

Responsibilities:

- Perform and oversee complex legal services to bid, structure, negotiate, execute and enforce offtake agreements for utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable projects;
- Serve as legal lead on commercial matters and assist the Commercial team in all major areas of negotiating and executing project offtake and related hedging agreements; including assessing offtake structure, drafting and reviewing agreements and ancillary documents, confirming terms are financeable, establishing hedge structures as needed, and ensuring that transactions comply with corporate policies and precedent standards;
- Serve as legal lead on signed commercial agreements for Development, Execution, and Asset Management teams to ensure compliance with obligations;
- Enhance internal transaction processes and contract templates for efficiency and compliance;
- Facilitate legal support for cross-functional teams as needed;
- Oversee and manage external counsel on commercial matters;
- Identify and succinctly communicate material risks and proposed solutions to Aypa’s General Counsel and other executives and team leads;
- Other duties as assigned.

## Key Qualifications

- JD from an accredited law school;
- Active bar licensure in at least one US jurisdiction;
- 5+ years of post-qualification experience, with demonstrated experience in utility-scale battery energy storage and solar/hybrid offtake contracting;
- Expertise negotiating and executing physical tolls, virtual PPAs, Resource Adequacy and other capacity contracts;
- Expertise interpreting and enforcing offtake contracts during project execution and operation;
- Experience with master electric trading contracts (EEI), ISDAs, and other hedging structures preferred;
- Additional experience supporting utility-scale battery storage development, construction, financing and/or operations preferred;
- Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint proficiency;
- Excellent organizational and planning skills with meticulous attention to detail;
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills;
- Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills;
- Highest standards of ethics and integrity.

Compensation and Location:

Salary:  A base salary commensurate with experience. Bonus:  An annual bonus will be awarded based on both individual performance as well as the overall success of the business. Benefits: Aypa offers an attractive benefits package with excellent health care/dental/vision, 401k matching, unlimited vacation, paid parental leave, and other health/wellness benefits. Location:  Remote (USA). The ability to work in the United States is a requirement At Aypa, we nurture and support a highly diverse team and actively seek to advance fair and inclusive practices in all aspects of what we do. We hire passionate, dedicated, and forward-thinking individuals from different backgrounds and value unique perspectives and experiences. With a focus on belonging, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all.

Please note: We kindly request that recruiting companies and agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this job posting. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in respecting our hiring process. Thank you.

## About Aypa Power

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Aypa Power develops, owns, and operates utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable energy projects to decarbonize the grid and improve reliability across North America.
- **Entity Type**: Private (backed by Blackstone Energy Partners)
- **Headquarters**: Austin, Texas, United States
- **Founded**: 2017
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Renewable energy generation – utility-scale battery energy storage and hybrid solar-plus-storage projects.
- **Target customers**: Utilities, municipalities, cooperatives, and corporate off-takers (B2B, enterprise).
- **Mission**: Responsibly decarbonize the grid and make North American energy markets more affordable, sustainable, and efficient.

## Products & Services
- **Utility-Scale Energy Storage (BESS)**: Development, ownership, and operation of large battery energy storage systems (e.g., 200 MW / 400 MWh Bypass BESS in Texas, 150 MW / 600 MWh Kuna project in Idaho). Customized solutions for grid stability and renewable integration.
- **Hybrid Renewable Projects**: Combined solar and storage facilities (e.g., 320 MW Vidal project pairing 160 MW solar with 640 MWh battery storage in California).
- **Project Development & Asset Management**: End-to-end capabilities including site selection, interconnection analytics, financing, construction, and long-term optimization.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (privately held)
- **Key Metric**:
  - Total Funding: ~$3.2 billion (as of mid-2026), including multiple debt facilities
  - Annual Revenue: ~$110 million (LinkedIn estimate)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**:
  - Parent: Blackstone Energy Partners (acquired in 2020)
  - Lenders: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, among others for project financings
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Over 22 GW of projects in development pipeline
  - 33 projects in operation or construction across North America
  - Credit facility upsized to $1.55 billion in March 2026
  - Recent financing milestones: CA$700M for Ontario projects (Elora & Hedley), $1.5B construction warehouse facility, $535M for Vidal project, $190M for Texas Bypass BESS

## Competitive Advantages
- Backed by Blackstone, providing significant capital access and financial stability.
- Pioneering large-scale battery storage as an independent power producer since 2018.
- Deep expertise in transmission and interconnection analytics, enabling optimal project siting and grid integration.
- Strong track record of securing long-term agreements with utilities and corporations.

## Strategic Focus
- Expand portfolio of utility-scale storage and hybrid projects across North America.
- Continue to innovate in storage technology and project financing structures.
- Maintain leadership in decarbonization and grid reliability.
- Strengthen relationships with community stakeholders and ensure responsible development.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion; values unique perspectives and encourages a sense of belonging.
- **Work environment**: Flexibility and autonomy are core tenets; mutual trust and peak productivity coexist.
- **Remote/Hybrid**: Some roles list remote eligibility; others are office-based in Austin, TX, with additional locations across the U.S. and Canada.
- **Perks**: Comprehensive benefits supporting personal and professional well-being; opportunities to make a tangible impact on the energy transition.

## Sources
1. [Aypa Power Website](https://www.aypa.com/)
2. [Aypa Power - Careers (Greenhouse)](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/aypapower)
3. [Aypa Power LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aypa)

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