Senior Attorney - Electric Transmission Deals (Relocation)

Florida Power & Light; Juno Beach (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Job summary

NextEra Energy Resources seeks an experienced commercial attorney to support development and management teams in the electric transmission space. The role focuses on drafting and negotiating complex agreements, including development and joint venture agreements, leases, and services agreements.

The ideal candidate will have 4–8 years of relevant transactional experience, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to interact with clients, management, and counterparties in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required.
• Bar admission in good standing.
• Bachelor’s degree required; JD preferred for advanced responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and quality written and oral legal advice to clients with minimal supervision.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams (including commercial, development, regulatory, and tax) to advance strategic initiatives.
• Manage commercial transactions, identify and mitigate legal and commercial risk.
• Displace outside counsel and disclose material legal issues to General Counsel.

Skills

Commercial law

Energy transactions

Contract negotiation

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctorate

Bar admission

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

NextEra Energy Resources seeks an experienced commercial attorney to support development and management teams in the electric transmission space. The role focuses on drafting and negotiating complex agreements, including development and joint venture agreements, leases, and services agreements.

The ideal candidate will have 4–8 years of relevant transactional experience, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to interact with clients, management, and counterparties in a fast‑paced environment.