Senior Counsel, Energy Contracts & Compliance

Mississippi Power Co; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerSecure, Inc. is seeking an experienced attorney to manage legal issues and coordinate compliance across unregulated subsidiaries, supporting project development and construction contracting.

The role will advise business leaders on risk and mitigation strategies while coordinating with the corporate legal department. Responsibilities include negotiating a range of contracts, supporting partnerships and joint ventures, and ensuring proper contract governance and compliance across the

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.
• Current state license to practice law in NC or another state.
• Minimum 7 years legal experience with preference in equipment supply, procurement or construction contracts, project development, manufacturing, or energy industry.
• Experience negotiating and drafting commercial contracts.
• Experience managing other attorneys and legal teams.
• Ability to review, draft, negotiate and advise on a broad range of commercial contracting matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Able to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary legal support for day-to-day PowerSecure legal issues.
• Support contract formation and negotiation across multiple contract types.
• Support business development through acquisition, development and joint venture activities.
• Review, draft, negotiate and interpret power purchase agreements and energy sales contracts.
• Assist with compliance function and governance within partnerships and ventures.
• Identify contract obligations and ensure proper implementation and management of contracts.
• Support internal board functions and organizational compliance efforts.

Skills

State license to practice law

7+ years legal experience

Negotiating & drafting contracts

Managing other attorneys

Excellent written & verbal comms

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

PowerSecure, Inc. is seeking an experienced attorney to manage legal issues and coordinate compliance across unregulated subsidiaries, supporting project development and construction contracting.

The role will advise business leaders on risk and mitigation strategies while coordinating with the corporate legal department. Responsibilities include negotiating a range of contracts, supporting partnerships and joint ventures, and ensuring proper contract governance and compliance across the