Operations Counsel

Pattern Energy Group; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

Voluntary benefits

Family care benefits

Employee assistance program

Paid time off and bonding leave

Paid holidays

401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

Pattern Energy Group is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to support commercial, field, and corporate operations across the United States and Canada. The role partners with Finance, Tax, Accounting, Insurance, and Supply Chain to structure, draft, and negotiate a broad range of agreements while managing risk in a fast-moving energy environment.

You will advise on trading, project, and corporate agreements, including NDAs, MSAs, PPAs, and interconnection contracts, ensuring timely execution

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with an active license.
• 7–10+ years of legal experience in energy or commodities.
• Experience drafting and negotiating EEI, ISDA, and WSPP agreements.
• Strong risk allocation and contract governance skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commodity trading and related agreements.
• Support MSAs, O&M, PPAs, land leases, and interconnection contracts.
• Provide practical legal advice to internal clients to enable timely execution.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and risk frameworks across functions.
• Identify and mitigate contractual and operational risks.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal drafting

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Contract governance

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active license to practice law

Tools

EEI Agreements

ISDA Agreements

WSPP Agreements

Job description

Overview

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence.

Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.

Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 46 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

Responsibilities

Position Overview

The position provides legal support across field, commercial and corporate operations functions to an established renewable power company that develops, owns, operates and maintains electric power generation and transmission assets across the United States and Canada.

This role partners closely with cross-functional stakeholders—including Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Asset Management, and Commercial teams—to deliver practical, business-oriented legal advice and to manage a wide range of commercial and operational agreements in the energy sector. Provide legal support to Field Operations, Health & Safety, Engineering, and Asset Management teams.

This position plays a key role in supporting trading and commercial activities, contract lifecycle management, and risk mitigation, while enabling the business to execute efficiently and in compliance with internal policies and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Trading Legal Support

• Draft, review, and negotiate commodity trading agreements, including:
• EEI Agreements
• ISDA Agreements
• WSPP Agreements
• Advise on trading-related matters, credit and collateral provisions, and risk allocation structures.
• Support Energy Management and Commercial teams on transaction structuring and dispute resolution.

Operations & Project Support

• Draft, negotiate and offer solutions-oriented advice on a broad range of operational and project agreements, including:
• Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and task/work orders
• Operations & Maintenance (O&M) agreements
• Equipment supply and turbine agreements
• Transmission and interconnection agreements (e.g., LGIAs, TSAs)
• Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)
• Land leases and site-related agreements
• Advise on operational issues such as warranty claims, contractor performance, landowner concerns, and offtaker disputes.

Corporate & Business Support Agreements

• Draft, review, and manage high-volume, business-critical agreements, including:
• Non-disclosure/confidentiality agreements (NDAs)
• Master service and supply agreements
• Vendor, consulting, and procurement agreements
• Provide practical, responsive legal support for internal clients to enable timely business execution.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Compliance

• Partner with internal stakeholders including Finance, Tax, Accounting, Insurance, and Supply Chain to ensure:
• Contract alignment with commercial objectives
• Compliance with internal policies and risk frameworks
• Balance speed to execution with appropriate legal and governance controls.

Risk Management & Legal Guidance

• Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual and operational risks, including indemnities, liabilities, and insurance requirements.
• Provide clear, actionable legal advice on complex and fast-moving operational matters.
• Exercise independent judgment in approving contracts and managing legal workflows.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active license to practice law
• 7–10+ years of legal experience, preferably in the energy or commodities sector
• Demonstrated experience with:
• Commodity trading agreements (EEI, ISDA, WSPP)
• Drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
• Supporting operations and supply chain functions
• Strong understanding of contractual risk allocation, including indemnities and liability structures

Core Competencies

• Strong commercial acumen and business judgment
• Ability to manage high-volume workloads and competing priorities effectively
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
• Practical, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to operate independently
• High attention to detail and strong analytical/problem-solving skills

Why This Role

• This role offers the opportunity to operate at the intersection of legal, commercial, and operational functions within a dynamic energy environment. You will serve as a trusted advisor to key business teams, helping to drive execution while managing risk and supporting strategic objectives.

The expected starting pay range for this role is $200,000 - $240,000 USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• short and long-term disability
• life insurance
• voluntary benefits
• family care benefits
• employee assistance program
• paid time off and bonding leave
• paid holidays
• 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• employee referral bonuses

Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #LI-MK1 #LI-Hybrid