Senior Attorney

Position Overview Senior Energy Transactions Attorney – Stoel Rives seeks a senior attorney with at least ten years of experience to join the energy development practice group. The role focuses on managing complex renewable energy transactions, including project development, EPC agreements, supply agreements, O&M agreements, and other service contracts. Suitable candidates may work from the Portland, Minneapolis, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, or Washington, DC offices. Responsibilities Lead negotiation and drafting of EPC, BOP, equipment supply, O&M, and LTSA agreements, emphasizing risk allocation, performance/security, LDs, warranties, schedule, and interface risk. Manage the full life cycle of development and construction transactions – from term sheet and RFP through NTP, COD, and handoff – across multiple matters. Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary due diligence for financings and purchase/sale transactions, acting as the EPC/O&M specialist and supervising teams. Advise on international trade restraints affecting procurement (WROs, import duties, tariffs) and integrate impacts into project documents. Collaborate with clients to craft practical, business‑oriented solutions; mentor junior lawyers; contribute to business development and thought leadership. Qualifications 10+ years of experience in renewable energy‑focused project development transactions, including solar, wind, battery energy storage, and hybrid renewable projects. 10+ years of experience negotiating and drafting renewable energy project development agreements, including equipment supply, EPC, and O&M agreements. 10+ years of experience conducting due diligence of renewable energy project‑related documents for financings and purchase/sale transactions, leading due diligence teams and coordinating among specialists, including EPC and O&M areas. Experience advising clients on international trade restraints (WROs, import duties, tariffs) and their impact on equipment procurement and project development documents. Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to manage multiple projects and work successfully within a team through communication and appropriate delegation and supervision. Experience exercising business and professional judgment, understanding client goals, and developing practical solutions to meet those goals. Evidence of engagement in business development and civic and professional organizations. JD from an accredited university and active membership or commitment to applying for the California, District of Columbia, Minnesota, Oregon, or Washington state bars. Compensation & Hours The hours expectation for this position is 1,800 billable hours and an "all‑in" hours expectation of 2,050 or 2,150, depending on seniority. The billable hours expectation includes up to 50 pro‑bono hours. All‑in hours include the billable hours expectation as well as any additional billable hours, additional pro‑bono hours, and investment hours. Investment activities include business development, professional development, mentoring and coaching, recruiting, contributing to workplace culture, and civic and community activities. To be eligible for a bonus, associates must reach or exceed 1,850 billable hours (inclusive of up to 50 pro‑bono hours) and meet or exceed the all‑in hours expectation. The base compensation for this position is $350,000, inclusive of salaries in all listed markets. Base compensation presented to an individual candidate may vary based on skills and overall experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr