Senior Counsel, Projects

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Senior Counsel to lead negotiations, draft and critically review commercial contracts, M&A agreements, and project finance documents for North America, including interconnection and transmission matters and renewable energy agreements.

This role advises cross‑functional teams, shapes legal strategy, manages outside counsel, and mentors staff while ensuring regulatory compliance and efficient processes across the legal department.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school.
• Bar license in good standing in at least one North American jurisdiction.
• 10+ years of legal experience in corporate law, with emphasis on contracts and project finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations, drafting, and review of complex commercial contracts, M&A agreements, joint ventures, and project finance documents.
• Advise cross-functional teams and establish legal strategy for corporate and regulatory matters.
• Manage due diligence, outside counsel, and internal legal staff across North America.
• Support compliance with applicable laws and regulations; monitor legal developments.

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Legal Strategy

Regulatory Compliance

Cross-functional Collaboration

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Education

Juris Doctorate (ABA-accredited)

Bar License (North America)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal Research Tools

Job description

• Lead negotiations, drafting, and critical review of commercial contracts, M&A agreements, joint ventures, partnerships, project debt finance documents, offtake agreements, and interconnection and transmission documents
• Support project development and construction activities, including permitting and strategic planning
• Advise cross-functional stakeholders and establish legal strategy for transactions and corporate, transactional, and regulatory matters
• Support due diligence for project debt and equity financing, purchase and sale agreements, build-transfer agreements, and design-build-sell agreements
• Research legal developments and support compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Manage in-house counsel, support staff, and outside corporate counsel when necessary
• Provide strategic legal input on federal and state regulatory strategy and compliance
• Develop training programs on company policies for North America employees
• Recommend legal department process improvements to increase efficiency and mitigate legal risks
• Provide legal support across project attorney duties, real estate, procurement, EPC contracting, financing, employment, and operating assets
• Negotiate and review construction contracts, renewable energy generation and equipment sale or purchase contracts, and real property documents
• Advise on corporate and project contracts, legal entity maintenance, project structuring, and litigation risks
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards
• May manage up to five direct reports
• May contribute to the Legal department budget process
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Current bar license from one or more North American jurisdictions
• Admission to practice law and in good standing in at least one U.S. state or Canadian province/territory
• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school, or LLB from an accredited Canadian law school
• Typically 10 years or more of legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house
• Experience drafting, negotiating, and critically reviewing power purchase agreements, financial hedging agreements, tax credit transfer agreements, interconnection agreements, permits, ISO/RTO tariffs and market rules, O&M and asset management agreements, and related project agreements for solar, wind, and battery storage assets
• Experience with M&A and joint venture operating agreements
• Experience with project financing and security agreements
• Experience overseeing outside litigation counsel in litigation and adversarial proceedings
• Renewable energy company or renewable energy client experience preferred
• Familiarity with consulting services agreements, master services agreements, third-party engagement letters, non-disclosure agreements, and routine general contracting arrangements
• Ability to manage numerous challenging assignments simultaneously under aggressive deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent commercial drafting and negotiation skills
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and with internal clients
• Superior decision-making and problem-solving skills and sound business judgment
• Ability to sit or stand at a computer for a reasonable length of time and regularly walk or stand
• Frequent use of Microsoft software/programs, phones, and general office equipment
• Travel expected to visit vendors, home office, conferences, and meetings

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in negotiating and drafting complex commercial contracts, including M&A agreements and project financing documents, while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Proven ability to lead legal strategy and manage cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Juris Doctorate
• Bar License
• Contract Negotiation
• Project Financing
• Renewable Energy Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Commercial Contract Drafting
• M&A Agreements
• Power Purchase Agreements
• Financial Hedging Agreements
• Interconnection Agreements
• Project Debt Financing
• Regulatory Compliance
• Litigation Management
• Due Diligence
• Legal Research

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Relationship-Building
• Team Collaboration
• Decision-Making
• Problem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bar License from North American Jurisdiction

Industry Keywords

• Renewable Energy
• Project Development
• Joint Ventures
• EPC Contracting
• Compliance Standards

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Software
• General Office Equipment