Associate General Counsel – Aggreko IPP Division

Overview

This role provides strategic legal support for the organization’s North American Independent Power Producer (IPP) operations. You will work as a primary legal partner to IPP leadership and collaborate with commercial, finance, operations, and project management teams to support legal compliance, contract strength, and business alignment.

The IPP division develops, owns, and operates utility-scale projects across the United States, delivering turnkey solutions that provide affordable, reliable, and clean power.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to IPP senior leadership and serve as a trusted legal resource across the broader business, drawing on experience in data center, utility, and other relevant sectors.
• Support commercial and contractual negotiations with customers, suppliers, and acquisition targets, including drafting and review of:
  • Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)
  • EPCs
  • O&Ms
  • GTSAs and NAESBs
  • SLAs
  • NDAs
  • Land leases
  • LOIs and MOUs
  • Tender documentation
  • Performance guarantees
  • Vendor agreements
• Apply strong knowledge of project financing and tax equity agreements, including equity capital contribution agreements, credit agreements, SPV arrangements, and entity hierarchy formation.
• Ensure contract terms provide appropriate protection in line with group standards, with advice delivered in a commercially relevant, clear, and usable manner aligned to current market norms.
• Provide training and guidance to colleagues on legal developments and best practices relevant to the IPP division.
• Ensure appropriate governance and compliance, including ethics, anti-bribery and corruption, and appropriate engagement of intermediaries and consultants in conjunction with the Group Compliance Director.
• Manage outside counsel engagements, budgets, and relationships.
• Establish and manage the IPP legal function budget and drive value for money.
• Monitor changes in relevant legislation and regulatory environments, assess business impact, and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• Functional/Sector experience:
  • JD from an accredited US law school
  • Admitted to the bar in at least one US state
  • 6–10 years of relevant complex commercial law firm or in-house experience with a focus on microgrid and data center development; bridge power; hyperscaler power and temperature control needs; gas transportation services and associated regulatory experience across development, construction, and operating phases
  • Experience with project financing, including back-levered financing and tax equity financing structures
• Technical expertise:
  • Proven ability to quickly assess and understand complex legal issues and provide commercial solutions
  • Strong analytical and innovative legal skills with attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Commercial acumen:
  • Strong commercial awareness with an outcome-oriented, solution-based approach
  • Ability to apply legal principles pragmatically and advise from a commercial standpoint
  • Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus program tied to company and individual performance
• No premium cost medical plan option available
• Company provided life insurance
• Company provided short-term and long-term disability
• Career growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement

Location

• Stamford, CT

Additional Information

• Equal employment opportunity employer; applications considered based on qualifications and experience and not on protected characteristics.