Junior Lawyer

About The Role

The Junior Lawyer supports Volta's Legal & Compliance team in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating the commercial agreements that underpin the company's operations — from vendor and procurement contracts to customer and partnership agreements.

This role works closely with Delivery, Procurement, and Corporate Development teams across a fast-moving infrastructure business, and is well suited to a lawyer who enjoys getting close to the commercial detail.

What You Will Be Doing

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including vendor, procurement, and customer agreements

• Advise internal stakeholders on contractual risk, obligations, and negotiation strategy

• Support procurement and delivery teams on equipment, construction, and services agreements for data center projects

• Maintain and improve contract templates, playbooks, and approval workflows

• Track contractual obligations and support compliance with commercial terms

• Collaborate with the VP Legal on regulatory and policy matters as needed

• Support due diligence for partnerships, financings, and other transactions

• Stay current on relevant legal and regulatory developments affecting the business

What You Bring

• 4+ years of experience as a commercial lawyer, in-house or at a law firm, ideally supporting infrastructure, technology, or energy clients

• J.D. and active bar membership in a relevant jurisdiction

• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills

• Experience with vendor, procurement, or construction-related agreements is a plus

• Ability to manage a high volume of contracts and competing priorities

• Excellent judgment, attention to detail, and communication skills

• Comfortable working directly with business stakeholders outside of Legal

• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment