Legal Counsel @ Innergex

Counselwell Inc.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Three weeks vacation to start

Employer-funded medical insurance from

Group retirement plans with employer

Wellness Account

EV incentive program

Office accessible by public transport

Job summary

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. seeks a Legal Counsel to support the full lifecycle of renewable energy projects across Canada and the United States. You will advise on development, procurement, financing, acquisitions and partnerships with cross‑functional teams.

You will coordinate complex transactions, manage due diligence, and draft/negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts while upholding high standards of integrity and professional ethics.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in British Columbia and in good standing.
• 5–7 years of relevant legal experience in law firm, in‑house, or both.
• Experience in project financing, M&A, renewable energy, or corporate transactions.
• Ability to coordinate due diligence, closings and post‑closing obligations.
• Strong communication, integrity, judgment, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support the full lifecycle of renewable energy projects from development to operation.
• Provide practical, business‑oriented legal advice on contracts, financing and partnerships.
• Lead due diligence, documentation, closing and post‑closing follow‑up.
• Draft, review, negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements.
• Coordinate legal aspects of partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Advise on governance, risk management and compliance across units.
• Manage multiple files and complex transactions under pressure.

Skills

Legal experience

Project financing

Mergers & acquisitions

Renewable energy

Due diligence

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Law degree

Bar admission BC

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal project management platforms

Job description

Job Description

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. is an independent renewable energy producer with an extensive and growing portfolio of assets in Canada, the United States, France and Chile. The Corporation develops, acquires, owns and operates hydroelectric facilities, wind farms, solar farms and energy storage facilities.

Why should you join our team?

For more than 30 years, Innergex has believed in a world where abundant renewable energy promotes healthier communities and creates shared prosperity. We are convinced that generating power from renewable sources will lead the way to a better world. We remain committed to responsible growth that balances people, our planet, and prosperity. We believe in offering an engaging, inclusive and supportive work environment where each team member can thrive.

Your contribution!

As Legal Counsel, you will play a key role in supporting the company’s activities across the full lifecycle of renewable energy projects. You will provide practical, business-oriented legal advice on project development, procurement, construction, acquisitions, financing, commercial contracting, and partnerships.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to support projects across British Columbia, other Canadian provinces, and the United States—from early-stage development through financing, construction, operation, and potential acquisition.

Your day-to-day!

Participate in renewable energy project development, procurement, construction, acquisition, financing, and corporate transaction files

Support legal workstreams related to project financings, acquisitions, partnerships, and development initiatives, including due diligence, documentation, closing, and post-closing follow-up

Monitor and ensure the completion of legal commitments and obligations before and after transaction closings

Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts (development, procurement, services, confidentiality, partnership, financing-related and project-related agreements)

Coordinate and manage legal aspects of community, Indigenous, commercial, and financial partnerships in collaboration with internal stakeholders

Provide practical legal advice to business units on operations, risk management, governance, and commercial relationships

Support the development and implementation of internal legal processes, templates, and best practices

Manage multiple files and complex transactions while coordinating with internal stakeholders and external counsel

Member in good standing of the Law Society of British Columbia

Membership in a U.S. state bar is an asset

5 to 7 years of relevant legal experience (law firm, in-house, or both)

Experience in areas such as project financing, mergers and acquisitions, renewable energy project development, infrastructure, procurement, construction, commercial contracts, or corporate transactions

Experience in renewable energy, power, infrastructure, natural resources, or project development sectors is an asset

Experience coordinating due diligence, transaction closings, and post-closing obligations is an asset

Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities within tight deadlines

Strong organizational skills, autonomy, attention to detail, and sound judgment

High degree of integrity, professionalism, discretion, and ethical standards

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across legal, business, technical, financial, and operational teams

Practical, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

Familiarity with document management systems or legal project management platforms is an asset

Additional considerations!

The position can be based in the company's Vancouver (BC) office.

This position is a P3 level.

Competitive salary and annual bonus;

Three weeks vacation to start and paid vacations during the holiday season;

100% Innergex-funded medical insurance from day one of employment, including primary care services through dialogue (or telemedicine) for permanent positions;

Group retirement plans with employer participation;

100% Employer-funded Wellness Account;

Electric vehicle (E-VIP) incentive program;

Offices accessible by public transportation.

Pay Transparency Statement

Compensation for roles at Innergex varies based on a wide range of factors, including skill set, education, and relevant experience. We are committed to pay equity and take internal equity among current team members into account when determining any final offer.

To support pay transparency, thehiring rangefor this position is$105,000-$130,000 per year, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. Your final base salary, if hired, will be determined by factors such as your skills, education, and experience, along with our commitment to internal equity.

Please note that it is not typical to hire at the top of the hiring range, as doing so limits opportunities for future salary growth. Innergex also offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Innergex is an equal opportunity employer that values each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Innergex is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment and bases all employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. The key to our success as a global company is to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

www.innergex.com Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.