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Associate Corporate Counsel

Fervo Energy · Houston, TX · On-site

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About Fervo Energy

Fervo Energy develops and operates next-generation geothermal power projects that produce continuous, low-carbon electricity by tapping heat from deep beneath the Earth’s surface. Backed by Activate Venture Partners.

About the role

Complete two one-year rotations across core Legal practice areas, including Commercial Contracts, Construction, Corporate Governance & Securities, Finance, Land & Regulatory, Power Markets, Litigation & Compliance, and other areas as business needs evolve. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and correspondence specific to the embedded business unit. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • J.D. from an accredited law school
  • Licensed and in good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (Texas Bar admission is not required upon hire)
  • 1–3 years of legal experience following law school
  • Excellent legal research, writing, drafting, and analytical skills
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
More about this role

Fervo Energy (NASDAQ: FRVO) is a modern power company developing next-generation geothermal resources to meet the growing demand for affordable, reliable, 24/7 carbon-free energy. Our mission is to transform geothermal into America’s most dependable and affordable source of clean, around-the-clock power. By combining innovations in horizontal drilling, fiber-optic sensing, and advanced reservoir engineering, Fervo has developed a repeatable approach to building utility-scale enhanced geothermal systems. Our flagship Cape Station development in Utah is planned to deliver 500 MW of firm, carbon-free power, and we are advancing a development pipeline of more than 50 GW. Join us and work alongside world-class engineers, geoscientists, operators, project builders, and business leaders working to make geothermal a cornerstone of a more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy future.

Fervo's Legal Rotational Development Program is a two-year development program for early-career attorneys looking to build a strong foundation as in-house counsel. Modeled after Fervo's successful Bedrock rotational program, participants complete two one-year rotations across different areas of the...

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