Commercial Counsel
A rapidly growing renewable energy independent power producer is seeking a Commercial Counsel to join its in-house legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for a business-oriented attorney who enjoys working across a broad range of commercial, operational, and project-related matters within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
The role offers exposure to high-value transactions and strategic business initiatives, partnering closely with commercial, finance, operations, development, and leadership teams to support a diverse portfolio of energy and infrastructure assets.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of commercial agreements, including procurement, construction, services, operations, leasing, and project-related contracts.
- Support legal needs throughout the lifecycle of renewable energy projects, from construction through ongoing operations.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to facilitate efficient transaction execution while balancing legal and commercial objectives.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual and business risks while providing practical, solutions-oriented legal advice.
- Lead negotiations and manage discrete transaction workstreams.
- Prepare and oversee contractual notices, claims, and related correspondence.
- Assist with due diligence efforts, contract administration, and process improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to the development of legal templates, playbooks, and scalable contracting processes.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Approximately 2-5 years of legal experience.
- Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
- Exposure to energy, renewable energy, or power required.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, communication, and issue-spotting skills.
- Ability to work both independently and cross-functionally with a variety of stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a desire to take on increasing responsibility.
Why This Opportunity?
- Join a high-growth organization operating at the forefront of the energy transition.
- Broad commercial practice with exposure to sophisticated transactions and strategic business initiatives.
- Highly visible role partnering directly with business leaders across multiple functions.
- Opportunity for long-term professional growth within a growing business.
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