In-House Counsel
$175k - $200kTalently
Salary
$175,000-$200,000 + Bonus
Skills
Power Purchase Agreements, Energy Contract Negotiation, Project Development, Regulatory Compliance, Commercial Transactions
About the Opportunity
Join a dynamic leader in the renewable energy services sector committed to advancing sustainable solutions through innovation and expertise. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to the energy transition, supporting a growing portfolio of power supply agreements and renewable generation projects. As an In-House Counsel, you will play a critical role in enabling complex transactions, cross-functional collaboration, and regulatory compliance for an organization dedicated to clean energy and client success.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate power purchase agreements (PPAs), tolling agreements, and related commercial contracts for renewable energy transactions.
- Advise on PPA structures for data center and high-load commercial clients, addressing provisions for load flexibility, curtailment, reliability, and sustainability commitments.
- Support commercial teams with deal structuring and risk identification throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Provide legal support across all phases of generation project development, including reviewing and negotiating EPC, O&M, and interconnection agreements.
- Assist with permitting, land rights, transmission service agreements, and grid access documentation relevant to energy projects.
- Monitor and advise on compliance with FERC, state utility commission, and RTO/ISO regulations impacting commercial and development activities.
- Collaborate with external counsel on complex matters and manage outside counsel relationships.
- Develop and maintain contract templates, legal playbooks, and internal legal policies.
Must-Have Skills
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction).
- 5–8 years of transactional legal experience, with expertise in energy contracts, project development, or infrastructure law.
- Demonstrated ability to draft and negotiate PPAs, EPC contracts, O&M agreements, and/or interconnection agreements.
- Exceptional analytical and legal drafting skills with a clear, concise approach to risk assessment and communication.
- Proven success managing multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Experience advising on power supply agreements involving data centers or large commercial/industrial customers.
- Familiarity with FERC-jurisdictional markets, NERC standards, and wholesale energy market rules.
- Background in renewable energy project development, including solar, wind, or storage initiatives.
- Understanding of WSPP and EEI form Master Agreements.
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