Assistant General Counsel

Leadenhall Search & Selection; United States; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Leadenhall Search & Selection is seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel to support the development and construction of major energy projects across a growing generation portfolio in the US. The role offers remote/hybrid arrangements with California focus and requires strong expertise in energy law and complex project agreements.

The successful candidate will provide legal oversight across the lifecycle of projects, negotiate EPC and construction agreements, and advise on procurement

Qualifications

• 10-12+ years of legal experience required.
• Energy, power generation or infrastructure background required.
• Experience negotiating EPC, construction or major project agreements.
• Exposure to large-scale power generation or renewable energy projects.
• Natural gas generation, BESS, solar or carbon capture experience is relevant.
• JD/LLB and US bar admission required.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support across the full lifecycle of major energy development and construction projects.
• Draft, review and negotiate complex project and commercial agreements.
• Advise on EPC, construction, procurement, equipment and development arrangements.
• Support projects involving natural gas generation, battery storage, solar and carbon capture.
• Identify and assess legal and commercial risks and provide practical advice to senior stakeholders.
• Work closely with development, construction, operations and commercial teams.
• Manage complex matters independently and coordinate external counsel where required.

Skills

Energy law

Contract negotiation

Commercial drafting

Project management

Education

JD/LLB

US bar admission

Job description

Assistant General Counsel - Energy Projects

Remote / Hybrid | California

The Opportunity

A leading Fortune 200 energy company and one of the largest power generators in the US is looking to appoint an experienced Assistant General Counsel to support the development and construction of major energy projects across its growing generation portfolio.

With approximately 55GW of generating capacity across nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar, the business is investing in significant energy infrastructure across the US.

This is a senior position working closely with development, construction and commercial teams on complex projects including natural gas-fired power generation, battery storage, solar and carbon capture facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support across the full lifecycle of major energy development and construction projects.
• Draft, review and negotiate complex project and commercial agreements.
• Advise on EPC, construction, procurement, equipment and development arrangements.
• Support projects involving natural gas generation, battery storage, solar and carbon capture.
• Identify and assess legal and commercial risks and provide practical advice to senior stakeholders.
• Work closely with development, construction, operations and commercial teams.
• Manage complex matters independently and coordinate external counsel where required.

Experience

• Approximately 10-12+ years of legal experience.
• Strong background within energy, power generation or infrastructure.
• Experience negotiating EPC, construction or other major project agreements.
• Exposure to large-scale power generation or renewable energy projects.
• Natural gas-fired generation, BESS/battery storage, solar or carbon capture experience particularly relevant.
• Strong commercial drafting and negotiation skills.
• Law firm and/or sophisticated in-house energy experience.
• JD/LLB and relevant US bar admission.

Working Arrangement

• Fully remote and hybrid arrangements available depending on location.
• Candidates must be comfortable working Eastern Time Zone hours.

This is an opportunity to join a major US energy platform and advise on some of the country's most significant power generation and infrastructure projects.