Senior Counsel, Energy Transactions
Gridmatic
Company Overview
Gridmatic
HeadquartersCupertino, CA, United States
Founded2016
SizeApproximately 50 employees and annual revenue estimated between $5 million and $10 million (source: cience.com, climatebase.org).
What They Do
Gridmatic is a private AI-enabled power marketing company that specializes in optimizing renewable energy and battery storage operations through advanced machine learning algorithms. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on forecasting energy supply, demand, pricing, and grid transactions in key U.S. markets such as ERCOT (Texas) and CAISO (California) (source: cience.com, gridmatic.com). Their core technology leverages AI and machine learning models to predict electricity market dynamics, which helps optimize operations for renewable energy generators, battery storage systems, and retail energy consumers. This innovative approach allows Gridmatic to differentiate itself from traditional power marketers that rely on manual processes (source: gridmatic.com, gridmatic.com). The company offers a range of products and services, including bid optimization for storage owners, revenue-sharing agreements, and retail energy contracts tailored for large energy users like data centers (source: gridmatic.com, gridmaticretail.com).
Projects & Track Record
Gridmatic has successfully managed several notable projects, including a 50 MW / 100 MWh battery storage system in Texas, which became operational in 2023 through its $50 million Energy Storage Fund (source: gridmatic.com). Another significant project is the 57 MW / 114 MWh Cross Trails Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Scurry County, Texas, which has a 10-year offtake agreement with Energy Vault, with construction expected to start following a recent announcement (source: ess-news.com). Additionally, Gridmatic is involved in the 100 MW / 400 MWh Caballero BESS in Nipomo, California, where it serves as the optimizer for Alpha Omega Power, and has signed a 10 MW solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) in ERCOT with Sol Systems to provide hourly-matched clean energy for EdgeConneX data centers (source: gridmatic.com). These projects highlight Gridmatic's commitment to expanding its footprint in the renewable energy sector.
Recent Developments
In the past two years, Gridmatic has made significant strides, including the closure of its $50 million Energy Storage Fund in November 2023, which enables the operation of the 50 MW Texas battery and aims to manage up to 500 MW in total (source: gridmatic.com). The company also signed a 10 MW ERCOT solar PPA with Sol Systems for EdgeConneX in 2024 and secured a 10-year offtake for Energy Vault's 57 MW Cross Trails BESS (source: gridmatic.com). Furthermore, Gridmatic partnered with Alpha Omega Power as the optimizer for their 100 MW Caballero BESS, which was announced in December 2024, thereby boosting its portfolio to 300 MW (source: ess-news.com). The company also launched Gridmatic Retail in October 2024, focusing on growth in Texas and expanding into PJM markets.
Working There
Gridmatic employs a diverse range of professionals, including researchers, engineers, data scientists, and energy veterans, all contributing to its innovative approach in the energy sector. The leadership team includes CEO & Founder Matt Wytock, Chief Commercial Officer David Miller, and CFO Erin Kogan, among others (source: gridmatic.com). The company culture emphasizes teamwork, continuous learning, diversity, and integrity, fostering a collaborative environment that values work-life balance. Hiring is primarily centered at its Cupertino headquarters, supporting growth in ERCOT, CAISO, and PJM markets (source: climatebase.org). While specific benefits are not publicly detailed, Gridmatic's status as a ClimateTech startup in the Bay Area suggests competitive perks aligned with its mission-driven ethos.
Last updated on Jul 28, 2026 | Report an issue
We are looking to hire our first internal legal counsel at Gridmatic! You will report directly to Gridmatic's Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Because Gridmatic does not currently have a General Counsel, you will have a high degree of ownership and responsibility to build out our commercial legal functions. We are looking for an autonomous, startup-minded attorney who is an excellent communicator and can take the reins on drafting, negotiating, and setting up commercial processes from scratch to ensure we scale efficiently and safely.
What you'll do
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a core set of energy agreements, including renewable and storage power purchase agreements and tolling agreements.
- Managing relationships with outside counsel.
- Managing and negotiating trading frameworks including ISDAs and EEIs.
- Structuring and negotiating retail electric power customer contracts.
- Establishing and standardizing legal policies, processes, templates, and workflows for a fast-paced environment.
- Working closely and communicating effectively with commercial colleagues to align legal strategy with company goals.
What we're looking for
- Active License: Must be an active, licensed attorney.
- Experience Level: 4 to 10 years of legal experience.
- Energy Contracting Background: You must have strong energy contracting experience. You are likely an experienced associate at a law firm with a strong energy practice, or you started your career at such a firm and transitioned in-house to a power company or commodities trader.
- Autonomy & Communication: Because this role can be remote and is our first legal hire, you must be highly autonomous, a clear and proactive communicator, and comfortable operating without an existing playbook.
Nice to haves (but not must-haves)
- Energy Regulatory Experience: Familiarity or hands-on experience navigating energy regulatory frameworks (FERC, ISOs, state PUCs, CFTC, etc.) is a strong plus.
- A diversity of experience applicable to Gridmatic's ecosystem (energy, trading, investment funds, technology, startups). We recognize it is highly unlikely to find an energy contracting associate with deep experience across all of these fields, so we consider exposure to any combination of these areas a strong bonus rather than a strict requirement.
Benefits
- Continuing Education Opportunities.
- Flexible PTO.
- Medical, Dental and Vision plans with competitive employer contributions.
- Pre-Tax commuter benefits.
- $1500/year non profit donation matching program through Millie.
- Home Office Stipend.
Protecting your future for you and your family
- 401K contribution match up to 4%
- Company-paid parental leave.
- Company Paid Life Insurance.
- Stock Option Loan Program.
Pay range
$185,000 - $270,000 USD
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About the role
August 4, 2026
August 5, 2026
Full time
Hybrid
Company
US$185,000–270,000 annually
- Houston, Texas, United States
- San Francisco, California, United States
- Cupertino, United States
4 to 10 years of legal experience
UTC-06:00 – UTC-07:00
