Senior Legal Counsel

Brookfield Renewable US; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to provide comprehensive legal support across various renewable energy projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in commercial contracting, regulatory compliance, and strategic legal advice, contributing to critical business decisions within a dynamic and impactful environment.

Qualifications

• Three years of legal experience at a top law firm or large multinational corporation.
• Ability to provide business-oriented legal advice and work in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on hydroelectric, wind, solar, and storage fleet.
• Support trading activities, including negotiations and contract reviews.
• Manage project-level transactions, including financing and asset sales.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Excellent organizational skills

Education

University degree (LLB; JD) in law

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel

Location: New York City

Join one of the largest renewable owners, operators and developers in the country. Brookfield Renewable North America delivers innovative renewable power solutions that accelerate the world towards a sustainable, low-carbon future, drawing from our world-class, diversified portfolio of renewable energy assets spanning dozens of states.

We seek to attract high-performing individuals who are driven to make an impact in a fast-paced environment. We offer a unique opportunity to lead and manage one of the largest renewable energy businesses in the country, with decades of history, while contributing to the global need for sustainable energy.

Reporting to the General Counsel, the Senior Legal Counsel will be involved in all aspects of Brookfield Renewable’s legal function and interact with all areas of the business, with a focus on commercial contracting and energy trading.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on Brookfield Renewable's US hydroelectric, wind, solar, and storage fleet.
• Support trading activities, including negotiation, drafting, and review of power purchase agreements and master trading agreements.
• Support senior counsel, VP of regulatory affairs and Chief Risk Officer in managing regulatory compliance for trading activities and FERC matters.
• Manage and execute project level transactions, including financings, greenfield developments, asset sales, acquisitions, and other project-related legal matters. Particular focus will be on commercial contracts with tech hyperscalers and other counterparties.
• Support mergers and acquisitions, including thorough diligence review and integration of acquired transaction portfolios.
• Supervise external litigation counsel and lead settlement discussions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice and recommendations
• Strong communication skills and ability to present clear and practical legal arguments
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, environment and to adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Highly self-motivated and proactive; eager to take ownership over work product and able to advance work independently
• Team-oriented, demonstrating a commitment to shared success above any personal accomplishment or recognition
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop collaborative relationships at all levels in the organization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with attention to detail and thoroughness
• Excellent organizational skills and capability to effectively manage priorities while meeting timelines
• Requires travel, from time to time, dependent upon project/transaction dynamics

Requirements

• Three (3) years of legal experience at a top law firm or large multinational corporation
• A university degree (LLB; JD) in law and member of a state bar association
• Experience in the power sector is considered an asset, including in project finance or supporting trading and risk management teams

Salary Range: $200,000 - $270,000

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