Assistant General Counsel - Corporate & Commercial

Overview

This role involves serving as a mid-level attorney handling complex energy transactions with minimal supervision. Responsibilities include advising on project financings, joint ventures, venture investments, tax credit purchase and sale agreements, and EPC contracts and other complex procurement contracts.

Primary Duties and Accountabilities

• Handle and supervise complex energy transactions; evaluate legal and business risks and advise clients accordingly with minimal supervision.
• Review and draft commercial contracts and advise clients accordingly.
• Work closely with and advise clients on business operations, emergent industry opportunities and developments, and other related matters.
• Projects/duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• LLB or JD from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdictions.
• At least 10-12 years of professional experience in a specialized area of law.
• Comprehensive knowledge of legal principles, practices, and procedures to complete complex assignments.
• Excellent legal research and analytical abilities, with ongoing knowledge of federal and/or state law.

Preferred Qualifications

• Law firm experience.
• 4 to 8 years of professional experience drafting contracts.
• Experience and knowledge of the energy industry, particularly independent power producers and nuclear power plants.
• Proven legal analytical and drafting abilities.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely (orally and in writing); analyze legal materials and other data; work in stressful conditions under time deadlines; and provide realistic risk assessments and practical advice to clients.

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected salary range: $219,600 to $244,000 (varies based on experience).
• Comprehensive benefits package that includes:
  • Bonus program (eligible employees)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employee stock purchase program
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including wellbeing programs
  • Disability and life insurance benefits
  • Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days
  • Additional benefits