Partner, Co-Founder

Title: Co-Founder, Partner (Energy Law)Location: New York (preferred) / FlexibleReports To: CEOSUMMARYTalisman Advisory Partners has been retained by a venture-backed platform to identify a Founding Legal Partner for a new, AI-native energy law firm being built from first principles.The firm is being designed to meet the scale and complexity of the modern energy transition, combining deep legal expertise with purpose-built technology. This is a rare opportunity to join at inception, with meaningful equity ownership and the ability to shape the direction of the business from day one.POSITION OVERVIEWThe Founding Legal Partner will serve as the firm’s legal lead and primary external representative, responsible for building and scaling the practice while delivering high-quality advisory work to clients across the energy and infrastructure ecosystem.This individual will work closely with the founding team and engineers to develop AI-enabled workflows, redefine how legal services are delivered, and establish the firm as a leading advisor in the energy transition.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESPractice Leadership & Client DeliveryLead client engagements across renewable energy and infrastructure transactionsServe as the firm’s primary point of contact for clients and external stakeholdersDeliver high-quality legal advice across development, financing, and project executionFirm Building & StrategyDefine the firm’s legal offering, positioning, and go-to-market strategyBuild and scale the legal practice, including hiring and mentoring talentDrive long-term strategic direction alongside the founding teamTechnology & InnovationPartner with engineering teams to design and refine AI-driven legal workflowsProvide hands-on feedback to shape internal tools and systemsHelp reimagine how legal work is scoped, delivered, and pricedBusiness Development & Market PresenceLeverage existing relationships to originate new client opportunitiesEstablish the firm as a trusted advisor within the energy and infrastructure ecosystemRepresent the firm in the market through client engagement and industry visibilityQUALIFICATIONS5+ years of experience at a leading energy, project finance, or infrastructure law firm or equivalent in-house experience.Deep expertise in renewable energy, project development, and/or project finance transactionsStrong client-facing skills with a track record of leading transactions and managing relationshipsDemonstrated interest in technology and the application of AI within legal servicesEntrepreneurial mindset with a desire to build and scale a new platformWHY JOIN?Founding role with meaningful equity ownership and long-term upsideOpportunity to build a law firm from first principles at the intersection of AI and energyBacked by leading investors with a strong pipeline of potential clientsAbility to shape the future of legal services in a high-growth sectorCOMPENSATIONHighly competitive cash compensation (base salary and bonus) plus significant founding equity participation.HOW TO APPLYPlease submit your resume by clicking below. Alternatively, to express interest or learn more, contact:Tom Perkin | tom.perkin@talismanap.comAll conversations will be handled with strict confidentiality.