Director, Legal Commercial Development and Project Financing,
- Pay
- $209,100 – $300,900 per year
- Location
- San Jose, CA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Director
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Listed
- 31 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- J.D.
- U.S. State Bar admission
- project financing
- power purchase agreements
- commercial contract negotiation
Also useful
- construction contracts
- international transactions
Stated benefits & perks
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k match
- Mental health support
Pay and benefits
This individual will be engaged on a variety of finance, commercial, service, project development, and asset management issues in Bloom Energy's rapidly growing operations worldwide. This position will report to the VP, Legal Commercial Development and Project Finance and will be located at headquarters in San Jose, California.
Bloom Energy is an entrepreneurial venture, and the person must have the ability to act independently, operate proactively and have a passion and appreciation for the vision and mission of the Company. The workload will include: Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements such as master supply agreements, equipment lease agreements, power purchase agreements, NDAs and related documentation.
Drafting and negotiating project financing transactions including portfolio financings, with all supporting documentation. A need for familiarity with financed construction contracts. Providing concise and thoughtful legal advice on commercial and project development issues and issues relating to the broader corporate landscape. Providing counsel to the Company's project finance and project development teams.
Interfacing with cross-functional stakeholders, including sales, commercial operations and structured finance, to optimize contractual outcomes with technical and operational considerations. Providing training on substantive legal issues, including emerging areas of risk. Researching and providing guidance on regulations, policies, and proposed legislation affecting business priorities in the commercial and finance sectors.
Providing thought leadership to project finance and project development stakeholders both within and outside the Company. A need for some experience working internationally. Education and Experience: J.D. from a top law school, and good standing with at least one U.S. State Bar.
5+ years' transactional experience with top law-firm or 4+ transactional experience with top law firm together with 2+ years in-house transactional experience. Project Financing, commercial contracting and project development experience with a background in the renewable energy industry. Experience developing and structuring bespoke arrangements.
Experience representing developers and generators, including in the utility and/or C&I markets. Outstanding business acumen, decisive critical thinking skills and subtle professional confidence. Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects with shifting priorities, work independently and operate in a fast-paced, dynamic and matrixed environment. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
At Bloom Energy, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with a large employer contribution, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, generous Mental Health Support services, Legal services, virtual Physical Therapy access, and Fertility & Family Forming benefits.
Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.
FULL TIME ROLE ONLY: The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience #LI-JM Salary Ranges: $209,100.00 - $300,900.00
About Bloom Energy
At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream-we're making it reality. For over two decades, we've been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world.
From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what's possible by delivering energy abundance for all.
With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled "time-to-power" capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm.
At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century. We are looking for a Director, Legal Commercial Development and Project Financing, to join our team in one of today's most exciting technologies.
This role will report to VP, Legal Commercial Development and Project Financing and based in San Jose, CA. This is a fully on-site, in office role 5 days a week. Role and
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants, will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.
From Bloom Energy's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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The Director, Legal Commercial Development and Project Financing, posting at Bloom Energy states compensation of $209,100 – $300,900 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Bloom Energy's official career site.
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