Legal Counsel - Renewable Energy Projects & M&A

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

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.