Senior Counsel, Projects

Lead negotiations, drafting, and critical review of commercial contracts, M&A agreements, joint ventures, partnerships, project debt finance documents, offtake agreements, and interconnection and transmission documents Support project development and construction activities, including permitting and strategic planning Advise cross-functional stakeholders and establish legal strategy for transactions and corporate, transactional, and regulatory matters Support due diligence for project debt and equity financing, purchase and sale agreements, build-transfer agreements, and design-build-sell agreements Research legal developments and support compliance with applicable laws and regulations Manage in-house counsel, support staff, and outside corporate counsel when necessary Provide strategic legal input on federal and state regulatory strategy and compliance Develop training programs on company policies for North America employees Recommend legal department process improvements to increase efficiency and mitigate legal risks Provide legal support across project attorney duties, real estate, procurement, EPC contracting, financing, employment, and operating assets Negotiate and review construction contracts, renewable energy generation and equipment sale or purchase contracts, and real property documents Advise on corporate and project contracts, legal entity maintenance, project structuring, and litigation risks Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards May manage up to five direct reports May contribute to the Legal department budget process Perform other duties as assigned Requirements Current bar license from one or more North American jurisdictions Admission to practice law and in good standing in at least one U.S. state or Canadian province/territory Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school, or LLB from an accredited Canadian law school Typically 10 years or more of legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house Experience drafting, negotiating, and critically reviewing power purchase agreements, financial hedging agreements, tax credit transfer agreements, interconnection agreements, permits, ISO/RTO tariffs and market rules, O&M and asset management agreements, and related project agreements for solar, wind, and battery storage assets Experience with M&A and joint venture operating agreements Experience with project financing and security agreements Experience overseeing outside litigation counsel in litigation and adversarial proceedings Renewable energy company or renewable energy client experience preferred Familiarity with consulting services agreements, master services agreements, third-party engagement letters, non-disclosure agreements, and routine general contracting arrangements Ability to manage numerous challenging assignments simultaneously under aggressive deadlines Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent commercial drafting and negotiation skills Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively as part of a team and with internal clients Superior decision-making and problem-solving skills and sound business judgment Ability to sit or stand at a computer for a reasonable length of time and regularly walk or stand Frequent use of Microsoft software/programs, phones, and general office equipment Travel expected to visit vendors, home office, conferences, and meetings Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in negotiating and drafting complex commercial contracts, including M&A agreements and project financing documents, while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Proven ability to lead legal strategy and manage cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. Highest-signal resume keywords Juris Doctorate Bar License Contract Negotiation Project Financing Renewable Energy Experience ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Commercial Contract Drafting M&A Agreements Power Purchase Agreements Financial Hedging Agreements Interconnection Agreements Project Debt Financing Regulatory Compliance Litigation Management Due Diligence Legal Research Soft Skills Excellent Communication Skills Relationship-Building Team Collaboration Decision-Making Problem-Solving Certifications & Qualifications Bar License from North American Jurisdiction Industry Keywords Renewable Energy Project Development Joint Ventures EPC Contracting Compliance Standards Tools & Technologies Microsoft Software General Office Equipment #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor