Principal Attorney

NextEra Energy Resources; Juno Beach (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Job summary

NextEra Energy Resources in Florida seeks an experienced commercial transactions attorney to support growth of clean energy ventures, including distributed generation, residential solar, hydrogen, mobility, and other technologies.

You will draft and negotiate offtake, joint development and venture agreements, purchase and sale agreements, and other relevant commercial contracts, collaborating with clients, management, and counterparties in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• State Bar in good standing required.
• Juris Doctorate degree required.
• 2+ years of experience in commercial law.

Responsibilities

• Provides written and oral legal advice to clients.
• Drafts and negotiates offtake, supply, and related agreements.
• Identifies and mitigates legal risks and ensures budget alignment.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

Skills

Commercial transactions

Negotiation

Drafting

Client relations

Energy industry knowledge

Education

Juris Doctorate

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals.

Seeking an experienced commercial transactions attorney to join a team dedicated to supporting the growth and development of several of NextEra Energy Resources’ clean energy business ventures, including distributed generation, residential solar, hydrogen, mobility, reclaimed water, and other clean energy technologies.

The attorney would be responsible for: drafting and negotiating offtake agreements, such as power purchase, supply, and energy storage agreements, joint development and teaming agreements, joint venture agreements, purchase and sale agreements and other commercial agreements connected to the development of clean energy projects.

Applicant must be a team player with demonstrated commercial acumen and strong drafting and negotiation skills who related well with clients, management and counterparties and who can thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

Job Overview

Employees in this job participate in complex legal matters and projects and deliver timely and quality legal services to clients with moderate supervision.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides written and oral legal advice to clients
• Anticipates and guards against legal risks involving the organization
• Works to ensure budget compliance and avoids the need for outside counsel
• Ensures disclosure of potentially material legal issues to senior leadership
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Member in Good Standing of State Bar
• High School Grad / GED
• Juris Doctorate
• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience: 2+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• None

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.

Employee Group: Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Legal/Regulatory/External Affairs

Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC

Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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