Deputy General Counsel
Electric Hydrogen
Electric Hydrogen’s mission is to make molecules to decarbonize our world! Our outstanding people are our most important asset and will allow us to deliver hydrogen from renewable electrolysis for heavy industry, at prices below fossil fuels.
Join the Team That’s Decarbonizing the Future
At Electric Hydrogen (EH2), our mission is bold and urgent: to make the molecules that will decarbonize the world. We’re building breakthrough electrolyzer technology to power industries like refining, steel, ammonia, and advanced fuels (eSAF, maritime, and more). Our greatest asset? Our people—the innovators and problem-solvers who bring this vision to life.
We’re searching for a strategic, business-minded attorney who thrives at the intersection of innovation, law, and global impact. In this role, you’ll be a trusted partner to leaders across the company, guiding high-stakes negotiations and ensuring that EH2 grows on a solid, forward-thinking legal foundation. If you’re a seasoned attorney with deep experience in commercial transactions—and you want your work to directly advance the clean energy transition—this is your opportunity.
What You’ll Do
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Be a strategic advisor: Partner with leadership and teams across EH2 to shape deals and business strategies that balance opportunity with risk.
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Lead critical negotiations: Draft, review, and negotiate complex procurement and supply chain contracts, construction agreements, and hydrogen project development deals.
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Support the business end-to-end: Advise on real estate, permitting, power procurement, offtake agreements, and other development activities tied to our global hydrogen projects.
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Expand your impact: Depending on your interests, take on projects spanning corporate governance, IP, trade, data privacy, and regulatory compliance.
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Build the system: Streamline legal processes, develop playbooks, and implement tools to make EH2’s legal operations more efficient and scalable.
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Mentor and collaborate: Guide other members of the legal team while working closely with HR, finance, operations, marketing, and business development to enable EH2’s rapid growth.
What You Bring
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J.D. and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar
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12+ years of experience with a top global law firm and/or in-house team, with proven success in commercial transactions and project development
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Expertise in drafting and negotiating complex agreements for procurement, construction, or heavy equipment
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Strong experience in energy project development (renewables, advanced fuels, or oil & gas strongly preferred)
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A high capacity for managing fast-paced, high-volume work while maintaining precision and judgment
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills that inspire confidence and trust
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A collaborative, problem-solving mindset with the flexibility to thrive in a rapidly growing, evolving industry
Why You’ll Love Working Here
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Impact at scale: Your work will directly accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon future.
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High-growth environment: Be part of a company that’s expanding globally and setting new standards in clean energy technology.
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A seat at the table: You’ll work side-by-side with senior leadership on mission-critical projects.
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Flexibility: Based in San Jose, CA or remote, with opportunities to collaborate globally (some travel required).
If you’re ready to put your legal expertise to work shaping the future of energy, we’d love to hear from you!
Actual base salary offered to the hired applicant will be determined based on their work location, level, qualifications, job-related skills, as well as relevant education or training and experience.
Base salary is just one part of Electric Hydrogen’s total rewards package. We feel strongly that our team should not have to worry about having quality healthcare. In addition to the base salary offered, the hired applicant may receive:
- an equity grant
- time off programs
- a $75/month cell phone allowance
- a 4% employer 401(k) match
- 100% fully paid premiums for employees and their families: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability coverage
- a discretionary bonus
Electric Hydrogen’s benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements.
About Electric Hydrogen
Electric Hydrogen is a team of the world's experts in scaling technologies for the post-carbon world, with a proven record in transforming the grid and transportation sectors. Backed by some of the world's top venture capital firms, we design and manufacture electrolytic hydrogen systems matched to renewable power sources to create green hydrogen by splitting water. We are building a cost-effective and transformative path between renewable energy and multiple large industrial sectors. Abundant and low-cost renewable energy sources will power the world, and Electric Hydrogen technology will use this energy to decarbonize industry through sustainable materials. We were founded in 2020 and are based in California and Massachusetts.
Electric Hydrogen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for all to belong. We are aware that people from historically underrepresented groups are less likely to apply if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We are actively working on efforts to change this social norm. If you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply!