Assistant General Counsel, Energy & Power Infrastructure

ABOUT HUT 8

Imagine the ultimate destination for those who want to work at the cutting edge of technology energy and infrastructure. Hut8 is on a mission to build and operate some of the worlds largest data centers for next-generation computing workloads including AI Colocation Cloud and Bitcoin Mining. We are proud to offer interesting and challenging opportunities for individuals who want to build teams solve problems and make an impact from day one. If youre an ambitious individual looking for a career that is as rewarding as it is challenging youve come to the right place.

This role provides the essential drafting diligence and legal oversight required for the execution of the companys energy and related infrastructure strategy. You will be responsible for the negotiation of power-related agreements for the Companys growing energy infrastructure platform spanning grid-supplied power on-site and behind-the-meter generation and the acquisition of power-related assets. This role requires a sophisticated understanding of how energy regulatory frameworks and utility timelines dictate project viability.

You will be responsible for structuring power supply arrangements and managing the legal risks associated with generation interconnection and transmission capacity including drafting and negotiating energy service agreements power purchase agreements retail service agreements fuel supply arrangements and interconnection and other utility infrastructure agreements. You will be responsible for conducting due diligence related to power availability in connection with potential acquisitions of powered land and related infrastructure assets. Success in this role depends on your ability to align energy obligations with construction schedules financing covenants and customer commitments.

• Energy Subject Matter Expert:You possess deep knowledge of the North American power grid including interconnection transmission and distribution approval processes and complex tariff structures. You have deep familiarity procuring power in both regulated utility markets and competitive retail energy markets with working fluency in one or more major markets (e.g. ERCOT PJM MISO SPP).
• Technical Negotiator:You have a proven track record of lead-negotiating multi-party infrastructure deals.
• Strategic Risk Manager:You can identify and mitigate regulatory and operational dependenciessuch as curtailment risks and upgrade obligationsbefore they impact project delivery.
• Integrated Advisor:You excel at serving as an energy subject-matter expert for cross-functional teams in Strategic Transactions Finance and Development and can translate complex regulatory and commercial issues into clear guidance for business decision-makers.

• Drive negotiations for interconnection agreements shared facilities and other co-tenancy agreements transmission service agreements distribution arrangements and other utility infrastructure agreements.
• Negotiate and structure power supply agreements energy service agreements retail energy supply agreements and ancillary service arrangements.
• Support the development and procurement of on-site and behind-the-meter generation including negotiation of fuel supply and gas transportation agreements equipment supply and EPC arrangements for generation assets and offtake structures for emerging technologies.
• Represent the Companys interests in utility large-load tariff proceedings special contract negotiations and related regulatory dockets impacting power procurement and cost allocation.
• Provide legal analysis of utility tariffs and rate structures and manage regulatory compliance matters associated with owned or contracted generation assets including FERC NERC and state public utility commission requirements.
• Negotiate energy trading and hedging documentation including ISDA NAESB and EEI master agreements and related credit support arrangements in coordination with finance and risk teams.
• Support participation in demand response curtailment and ancillary services programs including structuring arrangements that monetize load flexibility.
• Support the negotiation of power-related provisions in customer agreements including power pass-through mechanics ramp schedules and power-related service levels in coordination with leasing and commercial counsel.
• Advise on renewable energy procurement including renewable energy certificates (RECs) green tariffs and structures supporting customer sustainability commitments.
• Stay current on key policies impacting generation procurement interconnection transmission and distribution and power procurement regulations.
• Own the power-related portions of project financing deliverables including diligence requirements and lender covenants.
• Prepare and negotiate letters of intent asset purchase agreements and membership interest purchase agreements related to the acquisition of power-related assets.
• Manage legal risks and disputes related to operating assets.
• Direct energy-specific outside law firms with a focus on budget control and internalizing institutional knowledge.
• Invest in training mentoring and scaling of legal and paralegal support resources as the energy platform grows.

• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state and a member in good standing of one U.S. bar.
• Expertise negotiating power purchase agreements interconnection agreements retail supply agreements and utility infrastructure arrangements.
• Familiarity with FERC and state public utility commission regulatory frameworks; experience with NERC reliability standards and energy trading documentation (ISDA/NAESB/EEI) is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting project finance transactions including lender diligence and covenant negotiation.
• Excellent negotiation drafting and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Strategic thinker with a practical business-oriented approach to legal issues.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

This role is in office at our corporate headquarters in the Brickell area of Miami Florida. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WHAT MAKES HUT 8 A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

Hut 8 offers a benefits and wellness program that includes medical dental vision life andshort-term and long-term disability insurance as well as paid time are proud to invest in building the best team in the industry. At all levels of the organizationwe are driven by an entrepreneurial spirit radical transparency and relentless growth mentality.

At Hut 8 you will have the opportunity to:

Work with bright driven peers from a range of educational and professional backgroundsincluding software development energy engineering entrepreneurship investmentbanking private equity and management consulting

Design and pitch new products services and other initiatives to a leadership teamconsisting of serial entrepreneurs and seasoned executives and backed by a board ofdirectors consisting of industry veterans of energy finance and government

Debate ideas and alternatives in a truly meritocratic setting where the learning curve issteep and the lessons come from both senior and junior members of the team

Build a lifelong network of friends and professional connections at the cutting-edgeintersection of technology energy and infrastructure