Full Time Counsel

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence.

Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.

Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

The position provides legal support across development, origination, financing and corporate functions to an established renewable power company that develops, owns, operates and maintains electric power generation, storage, and transmission assets across the United States and Canada.

This position will be engaged on a variety of project development, construction, and finance issues in Pattern Energy’s business and the person must have the ability to act independently, operate proactively and have a passion and appreciation for the vision and mission of the company.

This role partners closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including Business Development, Business Origination, Finance, construction and procurement, and other commercial teams—to deliver practical, business-oriented legal advice and to manage a wide range of commercial and operational agreements in the energy sector.

Draft, negotiate and offer solutions-oriented advice on a broad range of aspects and issues related to renewable generation, transmission, and storage project development, including:

Operations & Maintenance (O&M) agreements

Equipment supply and turbine agreements

Advise on ancillary issues such as warranty claims, contractor performance, and offtaker disputes

Structure, review and effectively negotiate debt and equity financing structures, including in connection with:

Project level financing,

Tax equity partnership documents, and credit transfer sale documents,

Industrial revenue bonds

Mergers & Acquisitions and Joint Venture Support

Draft, negotiate, and offer solutions-oriented advice in connection with the purchase and sale of assets and equity interests

Draft, negotiate and support the management of joint venture arrangements and semi-independently managed subsidiaries.

Draft, review, and manage high-volume, business-critical agreements, including:

Provide practical, responsive legal support for internal clients to enable timely business execution

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Compliance

Partner with internal stakeholders including Finance, Tax, Accounting, Insurance, and Supply Chain to ensure:

Contract alignment with commercial objectives

Compliance with internal policies and risk frameworks

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active license to practice law

Top-tier law firm training in project development, finance and/or M&A

7-10+ years of legal experience in the energy sector, preferably in electric power generation and transmission

Drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements

Supporting financing, joint ventures, and EPC, preferred

Strong understanding of contractual risk allocation, including indemnities and liability structures

This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family care benefits, employee assistance program, paid time off and bonding leave, paid holidays, 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution, and employee referral bonuses.