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Corporate Counsel – EPC and Equipment Supply
Fervo Energy
Negotiate EPC/equipment contracts for geothermal projects, ensuring financeability.
7d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Houston, TX
Field
Company Size
150 Employees
Service Specialisms
Geothermal development
Enhanced geothermal systems
Horizontal drilling
Subsurface analytics
Reservoir engineering
Data science
Power project development
Drilling technology adaptation
Sector Specialisms
Geothermal Energy
Energy
Renewable Energy
Clean Energy
Infrastructure
Oil and Gas Technology
Power Generation
Role
What you would be doing
risk allocation
regulatory compliance
tender management
template development
process improvement
finance alignment
- Structure and document lender-ready risk allocation, including performance and availability guarantees, LDs (delay/performance), warranty regimes, acceptance and reliability tests, parent guarantees, bonds/LCs, step-in/assignment, termination, and collateral/security mechanics.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws and standards (e.g., construction lien statutes, UCC Article 2, import tariffs/duties, procurement rules) and internal policies.
- Manage and direct outside counsel on complex or multi-jurisdictional transactions as needed.
- Partner with project finance and lenders’ counsel to align contracts with debt/equity requirements, diligence findings, and conditions precedent; drive resolution of credit-sensitive issues to achieve financeability.
- Advise on construction and supply-chain legal issues during execution (force majeure, schedule relief, change orders, pass-through/flow-down terms, liens, warranty claims) and manage pre-litigation disputes.
- Provide targeted training to engineering, supply chain, and operations teams on contract risk and obligations.
- Contribute to contract lifecycle/process improvements to reduce cycle time and improve data quality and obligations tracking.
- Guide competitive tenders and RFPs/ITTs, ensure clear scopes, technical exhibits, delivery schedules, and change-order/claims frameworks that minimize ambiguity and cycle time.
- Develop templates, playbooks, and fallback positions for EPC, equipment, and construction packages to speed negotiations while protecting Fervo’s risk posture.
What you bring
j.d.
texas bar
in‑house counsel
5+ years
project finance
construction law
- Demonstrated experience shaping bankable/financeable contract packages for project-financed or structured-capital transactions (e.g., aligning LDs, warranties, testing/acceptance, step-in/assignment, security, and insurance with lender requirements).
- Working knowledge of project finance dynamics and stakeholder roles (sponsors, lenders, tax equity, independent engineer, insurance advisors) and how those impact contract terms.
- Ability to simplify complex topics and provide pragmatic judgment.
- J.D. from an accredited law school; active bar in Texas, California, Nevada, New York, or Utah (Texas preferred).
- Prior in-house counsel experience.
- 5+ years’ experience supporting the construction and operation of large energy or infrastructure projects, including direct responsibility for negotiating OEM/equipment, construction, and EPC agreements.
- Proven ability to juggle multiple critical paths and adapt quickly in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with evolving designs and schedules.
- Strong command of contract and corporate law, construction law concepts (liens, delay/acceleration, change management, defects/warranty), and procurement/import considerations (tariffs/duties).
- Experience in geothermal, renewables, or industrial EPC sectors.
- Own front-line negotiation of OEM Supply, Equipment Purchase, Construction, EPC/EPCM, Professional Services, O&M, and related interface agreements (e.g., BOP, coordination agreements, interconnection, commissioning, performance testing).
- Excellent negotiation and drafting skills; crisp communication with technical and commercial counterparts.
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Company
Overview
- Founded with a vision to transform geothermal energy, they are leading the charge in the development of next-gen geothermal systems.
- By combining cutting-edge technology and innovative engineering, they aim to unlock geothermal energy's full potential as a scalable, sustainable power source.
- Their focus is on tapping into the Earth's natural heat to provide clean, reliable, and renewable energy for the grid.
- With a deep commitment to solving energy challenges, they are expanding geothermal into regions and sectors that were once considered out of reach.
- Significant growth has been achieved, driving forward projects that bridge the gap between today’s energy needs and tomorrow's sustainable future.
- They are pushing the boundaries of geothermal by leveraging AI and advanced modeling to optimize the performance of their projects.
- Their standout approach includes creating geothermal solutions that are flexible, scalable, and integrated into existing energy infrastructure.
$400M+ Equity Raised
Funding for Geothermal Expansion
Raised over $400 million in equity and $17 million in grants to scale EGS systems focused on firm clean baseload.
3.5 MW Power Achieved
Geothermal System Milestone
First commercial horizontal well pair geothermal system with 3.5 MW baseline power and 60 L/s flowrate achieved on July 18, 2023.
~70% Cost Reduction
Efficient Drilling Advancements
Reduced drilling time by ~70%, cutting costs from $9.4 million to $4.8 million per well at Cape Station.
33 MW & 320 MW PPAs
Clean Energy Contracts
Signed power purchase agreements totaling 33 MW with Clean Power Alliance and 320 MW with Southern California Edison, avoiding approximately 21,005 metric tons of CO₂ annually.
- Provides 24/7 carbon-free energy via next-generation geothermal power
- Cape Station project fully permitted for up to 2 GW, begins electricity generation in 2026
- Combining geothermal with direct air capture for integrated carbon removal
- Net-zero target: implicit – deploying carbon-free energy at scale by mid-2020s
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