Senior Commercial Counsel

PROENERGY; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative energy transition platform is seeking a Senior Commercial Counsel to provide strategic legal advice on complex commercial transactions. This role involves drafting and negotiating agreements that support power plant operations and corporate transactions. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, legal judgment, and excellent communication abilities, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Join a forward-thinking company that values its people and offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, all while contributing to energy security and renewable growth.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Holidays

401k Plan

PTO

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal practice experience, preferably in law firm and in-house roles.
• Strong legal judgment and analytical skills for complex contract negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements related to energy and power generation.
• Provide legal advice aligned with strategic and operational goals.

Skills

Legal Judgment

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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About PROENERGY

PROENERGY is a global and vertically integrated energy transition platform, focused on fast-start, dispatchable power. We support energy security and renewable growth through turbine services, project development, equipment manufacturing, turnkey generation facilities, operations, and maintenance.

Our Footprint

With locations in Missouri, Texas, and Argentina, our headquarters in Missouri features extensive facilities including the only independent Level-IV aeroderivative depot in North America and a hydrogen-ready testing facility. Our Texas office is strategically positioned near operational power plants.

Our Philosophy

We prioritize our people, offering competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, paid holidays, PTO, and a 401k plan. We seek candidates with specialized knowledge and problem-solving skills for rewarding careers.

Position Summary

The Senior Commercial Counsel provides strategic legal advice on a broad range of commercial transactions, including drafting and negotiating complex, global agreements such as master service, supplier, and power generation contracts. The role involves supporting power plant operations, construction projects, and corporate transactions. Preferred locations are Houston and Kansas City, but other locations may be considered.

Position Responsibilities

1. Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements related to energy and power generation.
2. Provide legal advice aligned with strategic and operational goals.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the full lifecycle of transactions.
4. Act as a trusted legal advisor, balancing risk and business objectives.
5. Conduct risk assessments and develop practical solutions.
6. Communicate legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
7. Lead dispute resolution efforts and monitor industry trends.
8. Drive process improvements and build scalable legal infrastructure.

Required Qualifications

1. Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active State Bar membership.
2. 5+ years of legal practice experience, preferably with a mix of law firm and in-house roles.
3. Experience negotiating complex contracts in technical/industrial contexts.
4. Strong legal judgment, analytical skills, and a solution-oriented mindset.
5. High discretion, integrity, and confidentiality.
6. Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
7. Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
8. Ability to work strategically and collaboratively.
9. Willingness to travel, including internationally.
10. US work authorization; sponsorship not available.
11. Successful completion of pre-employment screening.

Desired Qualifications

1. Familiarity with energy market agreements, EPC, PPA, project finance, or development.
2. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

PROENERGY is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.