Senior Energy Operations Counsel (Hybrid)

Pattern Energy Group; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

Voluntary benefits

Family care benefits

Employee assistance program

Paid time off and bonding leave

Paid holidays

401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

Pattern Energy Group is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to support commercial, field, and corporate operations across the United States and Canada. The role partners with Finance, Tax, Accounting, Insurance, and Supply Chain to structure, draft, and negotiate a broad range of agreements while managing risk in a fast-moving energy environment.

You will advise on trading, project, and corporate agreements, including NDAs, MSAs, PPAs, and interconnection contracts, ensuring timely execution

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with an active license.
• 7–10+ years of legal experience in energy or commodities.
• Experience drafting and negotiating EEI, ISDA, and WSPP agreements.
• Strong risk allocation and contract governance skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commodity trading and related agreements.
• Support MSAs, O&M, PPAs, land leases, and interconnection contracts.
• Provide practical legal advice to internal clients to enable timely execution.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and risk frameworks across functions.
• Identify and mitigate contractual and operational risks.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal drafting

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Contract governance

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active license to practice law

Tools

EEI Agreements

ISDA Agreements

WSPP Agreements

Job description

Pattern Energy Group is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to support commercial, field, and corporate operations across the United States and Canada. The role partners with Finance, Tax, Accounting, Insurance, and Supply Chain to structure, draft, and negotiate a broad range of agreements while managing risk in a fast-moving energy environment.

You will advise on trading, project, and corporate agreements, including NDAs, MSAs, PPAs, and interconnection contracts, ensuring timely execution