Associate General Counsel – Aggreko IPP Division

Overview

This role provides strategic legal support across the North American IPP operations, with a focus on risk mitigation and delivering commercial value. You will serve as a primary legal partner to IPP leadership and work closely 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, providing turnkey solutions that deliver affordable, reliable, and clean power.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with IPP senior leadership to deliver legal advice to the division.
• Provide trusted legal knowledge to the wider business based on experience across relevant sectors (including data center, utility, and related areas).
• Support commercial and contractual negotiations with customers, suppliers, and acquisition targets, including drafting and review of:
  • PPAs, EPCs, O&Ms, GTSAs and NAESBs
  • SLAs, NDAs, land leases, LOIs, 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
  • Provide legal support across these structures
• Ensure contracts provide appropriate protection consistent with group standards, with advice delivered in a commercially relevant, clear, and usable manner aligned to market norms and the commercial aspects of deals.
• Provide training and guidance to colleagues on legal developments and best practices relevant to the IPP division.
• Support appropriate governance to ensure legal compliance, including:
  • Ethics
  • Anti-bribery and corruption
  • Engagement of intermediaries and consultants, in conjunction with the Group Compliance Director
• Manage outside counsel engagements, budgets, and relationships.
• Establish 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

• Bar admission & education: JD from an accredited US law school and admitted to the bar in at least one US state.
• Experience: 6–10+ years in 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
  • project financing experience, including back-levered financing and tax equity financing structures
• Technical expertise: Ability to quickly assess and understand complex legal issues and provide commercially focused solutions; strong analytical and innovative legal skills; attention to detail; commitment to quality.
• Commercial acumen: Outcome-oriented, solution-based approach; ability to apply legal principles pragmatically; understanding of the importance of advising from a commercial standpoint; ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• None specified.

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, short-term and long-term disability
• Career growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Safety-focused culture

Location

Stamford, CT