Associate General Counsel

Root Edge; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy transition platform is hiring an Associate General Counsel to support legal operations for large-scale energy infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of experience in the energy sector, particularly within legal operations. Responsibilities include advising asset management, managing legal disputes, and overseeing compliance with regulatory requirements. The role demands strong communication skills and the ability to work in a hybrid model, with some travel required.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of relevant experience in the energy sector; in-house experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex matters clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary legal advisor to asset management and operations teams.
• Manage legal aspects of operational disputes and contract amendments.
• Support capital markets and treasury teams on construction draws.

Skills

Experience supporting operating assets in the energy sector

Knowledge of key project contracts and regulatory requirements

Experience with project finance or corporate finance transactions

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Lake Oswego, OR or Salt Lake City, UT

Hybrid | Full Time | Exempt

Company Overview

Our client is a leading energy transition platform focused on developing, constructing, and owning large-scale infrastructure assets across the United States. The company is advancing a multi-gigawatt portfolio of renewable energy generation, energy storage, and related digital and industrial infrastructure. It is backed by a globally recognized private investment firm.

The organization values sustainability, collaboration, and high performance. The team operates with an entrepreneurial mindset and a strong sense of shared purpose, combining technical excellence with a culture that emphasizes connection and long‑term impact.

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an Associate General Counsel to support the development, construction, and operation of large-scale power and digital infrastructure campuses. This individual will work closely with operations, asset management, and corporate finance teams to support the operating portfolio, oversee compliance, assist with financing activities, and help drive efficiency within the legal function.

This role reports directly to the General Counsel and will oversee paralegal support.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as primary legal advisor to asset management and operations teams across the operating portfolio, including regulatory compliance matters (FERC, NERC, and related frameworks)

• Manage legal aspects of operational disputes, insurance claims, warranty claims, and contract amendments or waivers

• Oversee post‑closing obligations under project‑level agreements and financing documents, including project and corporate compliance

• Support capital markets and treasury teams on construction draws and tax equity fundings

• Lead legal aspects of portfolio-level and corporate financing transactions and coordinate with tax, accounting, and treasury on ongoing compliance and reporting

• Oversee entity management, including formation, governance documentation, and good standing requirements

• Enhance and manage legal department infrastructure, including matter management, contract management, and internal policies

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting operating assets in the energy or infrastructure sector, with knowledge of key project contracts and regulatory requirements

• Experience with project finance and/or corporate finance transactions, particularly within power generation or infrastructure

• Experience building or managing legal operations functions, compliance programs, or internal legal infrastructure

• Comfort operating within a small legal team and collaborating cross‑functionally on a broad range of matters

Minimum Qualifications

• 7–10 years of relevant experience in the energy sector; in‑house experience preferred

• JD from an accredited law school and active license to practice in a U.S. state

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex matters clearly and concisely

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

• Ability to work in a hybrid model with a minimum of three days per week in the office

• Willingness to travel up to 10%

• Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship