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At Montera, we’re building the future of digital infrastructure. Founder-led with $1.5B backed by Stonepeak, Montera is driven by a future-focused vision: to develop and operate hyperscale data centers essential for tomorrow's technology. Our mission is to deliver strategically located, hyperscale data centers designed for speed, reliability, and scalability. Backed by decades of experience in design, construction, and operations, we don’t just build—we execute with purpose.
Our Values
- Client First Alignment: We align every solution to our clients’ goals.
- Speed with Certainty: Velocity matters. We deliver with urgency and precision.
- Operational Excellence: Decades of experience drive our high standards.
- Safety & Integrity: Safety is non-negotiable. We lead with integrity and transparency.
- Ownership Mentality: We think like owners, because we are.
The Opportunity
Montera is seeking a VP, Deputy General Counsel (Energy) to lead the company's energy legal work, negotiate commercial agreements across the business, and support the continued development of the legal function as we scale our hyperscale data center portfolio. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, this position is one of three planned functional roles, each ultimately responsible for a distinct area of the business (Job Level M7 — VP or SVP).
Power is a critical-path factor in the development of every campus, influencing site viability, energization timelines, and the commitments Montera can make to its customers. This position is responsible for the agreements that secure power, the regulatory engagement that protects it, and the allocation of power-related risk within customer agreements. The role is broad rather than specialized: in addition to energy matters, the Deputy General Counsel is responsible for commercial contracts across development and operations, support for customer agreements, and certain templates, playbooks, outside-counsel panel, and systems that enable a small team to support a growing portfolio. The position partners with the Development, Design & Construction, Delivery, Procurement, Finance, and Commercial teams.
What You’ll Do
- Exercise delegated authority from the Chief Legal Officer across energy and commercial matters, and represent the Legal function directly with the business, counterparties, and regulators.
- Build the legal department in partnership with the CLO — contract templates and negotiation playbooks, matter intake, contract lifecycle management, the outside-counsel panel, and the obligations and change-of-control registers.
- Define, recruit, and mentor other attorney and director roles added as the legal function scales; select, scope, and manage specialist outside counsel, running the panel to budget and bringing recurring work in-house as the function matures.
- Own the negotiation and execution of electric service agreements, large-load tariffs and special contracts, and capacity reservation and deposit structures across Montera's development pipeline.
- Lead large-load interconnection and transmission matters — queue strategy and evidencing, network-upgrade cost allocation and reimbursement, transmission service, and substation and facilities ownership boundaries.
- Structure power procurement across utility, wholesale, and behind-the-meter sources — take-or-pay and minimum-demand terms, credit support, contribution in aid of construction, and energization milestones and remedies.
- Advise on on-site and bridge generation (gas, turbines, fuel cells, and storage), together with the supply, EPC, and operating agreements behind them and the parallel-operation and permitting interfaces.
- Lead energy regulatory strategy before FERC and state commissions — large-load tariff proceedings, cost-allocation dockets, interventions, and regulatory audit and information requests.
- Negotiate and close commercial agreements across the business (MSAs, equipment procurement, technology and vendor, consulting and professional services, confidentiality and teaming), and support customer-facing agreements in partnership with the CLO and the Real Estate & Development DGC — allocating power risk inside customer agreements (capacity and availability commitments, SLA exposure, utility cost pass-through, curtailment and demand response, excusable delay tied to utility performance).
- Support power and real estate diligence on site acquisition and land enablement; support lender, sponsor, and customer diligence across the contract portfolio (consents, direct agreements, assignability, change of control); provide training to the business on key terms and escalation protocols; and contribute to Board and sponsor reporting on contracted capacity, energy risk, commercial exposure, and the development of the legal function.
Requirements
What You Bring
Required
- J.D. from an accredited law school; admitted to practice and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar, and able to register as in-house counsel where required in the state of residence.
- 15–20 years of relevant legal experience at a law firm, a utility, developer or operator, or in-house. Candidates with 10+ years and exceptional depth will be considered.
- Deep energy transactional and regulatory experience, with demonstrated end-to-end ownership of interconnection, electric service, and power purchase agreements as the responsible attorney rather than in a supporting role.
- Strong command of U.S. wholesale and retail power markets, FERC and state-commission practice, and large-load tariff structures.
- Demonstrated commercial negotiation ability across a broad range of agreement types, with a track record of taking on unfamiliar subject matter and reaching a defensible answer quickly.
- Sound judgment on when to bring in outside counsel and when to decide, with the discipline to run specialist firms to defined scope and budget.
- Strong business acumen, with the ability to balance legal risk, schedule, and commercial priorities.
- Exceptional negotiation, drafting, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Comfort operating with autonomy in a fast-moving, founder-led environment without established precedent or process.
Preferred
- Data center, large-load, or other energy-intensive industrial development experience.
- Experience negotiating directly with investor-owned utilities, cooperatives, or municipal providers.
- Experience with behind-the-meter, bridge, or on-site generation, including gas, storage, or fuel cells.
- Experience building legal-department infrastructure, including templates, playbooks, delegation of authority, contract lifecycle management, and outside-counsel panel management.
- Hyperscale leasing exposure, from either side of the table.
- Project finance and lender diligence.
Why Join Montera?
At Montera, you’ll shape the next generation of digital infrastructure while being supported by a team that values integrity, collaboration, and long-term partnership. We’re a remote-first company that empowers our people with flexibility, ownership, and meaningful rewards.
Compensation:
At Montera, we believe great work starts with investing in great people. That is why we offer a competitive and thoughtful total compensation package designed to recognize the value each team member brings.
Our compensation ranges are informed by market data and aligned to job level and role. When making hiring and compensation decisions, we consider a variety of factors, including skills, experience, education, training, competencies, and overall business needs.
The reasonable compensation range for this role is $325,000 – $350,000, plus an annual performance bonus.
Benefits
Our Benefits at a Glance:
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: We pay 90% of health premiums for employees and their dependents.
- Generous Time Off: Up to 8 weeks of paid time off per year, which includes holidays, PTO, and sick time.
- Parental Leave: Up to 8 weeks of paid time off after 6 months of employment.
- Financial Security: 401(k) plan with immediate eligibility, no vesting requirement, and employer match contributions up to 6%.
- Learning & Development Reimbursement: Up to $3,500 reimbursed annually for approved courses, certifications, conferences and professional development opportunities.
- Extra Support: Remote work stipend to help you stay connected.
At Montera, you’ll have the autonomy to do great work and the benefits to thrive personally and professionally.
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The qualifications that appear most often in vice president and deputy general counsel jobs.
- Juris Doctor degree and active state bar membership in good standing
- Ten or more years of legal experience with progressive responsibility in corporate law
- Demonstrated experience advising C-suite executives and boards of directors
- Deep expertise in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, or commercial contracts
- Experience managing outside counsel relationships and legal department budgets
- Strong written communication skills for drafting policies, contracts, and board materials
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Tailor your resume to board exposure
Hiring committees for this role look closely at board interaction and executive advisory experience. Highlight instances where you briefed directors, drafted board resolutions, or managed governance documentation, not just general legal work.
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Vague claims about managing legal risk won't differentiate you. Describe specific regulatory investigations you resolved, litigation costs you reduced, or compliance programs you built that measurably lowered organizational exposure.
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At this level, what you oversee matters as much as your offer. Clarify whether you'll have signing authority, direct reports, and a seat at the executive table before accepting, since those structural factors define your actual influence in the role.
Vice President and Deputy General Counsel Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most vice president and deputy general counsels?
The most active employers for vice president and deputy general counsels right now are Montera, CACI International, and Tapestry, and the most openings are in California, Virginia, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Financial services, healthcare systems, and large technology companies tend to post at this level most consistently.
How many vice president and deputy general counsel jobs are remote?
About 100% of vice president and deputy general counsel openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully remote arrangements are less common at this seniority level than in lower-level legal roles. Work focused on contract review, policy drafting, and compliance advisory tends to be most compatible with remote or hybrid schedules, while roles requiring regular board or executive presence are typically on-site.
How do you become a vice president and deputy general counsel?
Start by earning a law degree and passing the bar, then build ten or more years of experience in corporate or regulatory law, progressively taking on more complex matters and management responsibility. Move into roles that give you direct exposure to board governance and executive decision-making. Many candidates step through associate general counsel or senior counsel positions before reaching the deputy or vice president level, often within the same organization.
Can you get hired as a vice president and deputy general counsel without senior leadership experience?
It's rare but possible in certain contexts, particularly at smaller organizations or nonprofits where the legal department is lean and the role is newly created. Demonstrating that you've led complex, high-stakes legal matters independently, managed outside counsel, and regularly advised senior stakeholders can partially offset the absence of a formal VP or deputy title on your resume. A strong internal promotion from senior counsel is the most common path for candidates without prior deputy-level titles.
What does the vice president and deputy general counsel interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a screening call with HR or a legal recruiter, followed by a substantive interview with the general counsel or chief legal officer focused on your legal expertise and leadership philosophy. Later rounds often include meetings with other members of the executive team, a business unit leader, or a board committee. Some employers request a written work sample or ask you to respond to a hypothetical legal scenario before a final offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to vice president and deputy general counsel jobs?
You can find and apply to vice president and deputy general counsel jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and interests, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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