Sr Attorney

NextEra Energy Resources; Juno Beach (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

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Job summary

NextEra Energy Resources in the United States seeks an experienced Sr Attorney to support complex commercial transactions across its gas-fired generation, data center, and advanced nuclear projects. You will draft and negotiate power purchase agreements, tolling, joint ventures, joint development, and sale/purchase agreements for fast-growing businesses.

The role requires a team-oriented professional who can advise clients, manage risk, and work effectively with management and counterparties in

Qualifications

• Draft and negotiate power purchase agreements, tolling agreements, joint venture agreements, joint development agreements, and purchase and sale agreements for NextEra’s gas-fired generation, data center, and nuclear projects.
• Provide written and oral legal advice to clients and manage legal risks.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, on-site environment in Juno Beach, FL or Houston, TX.

Responsibilities

• Provides written and oral legal advice to clients
• Anticipates and guards against legal risks involving the organization
• Works to ensure budget compliance and avoids the need for outside counsel
• Ensures disclosure of potentially material legal issues to senior leadership
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Job description

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Sr Attorney

Date: Sep 24, 2026

Company: NextEra Energy

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!

Position Specific Description

Seeking an experienced commercial transactions attorney to support complex commercial transactions for NextEra’s natural-gas fired generation, data center, and advanced nuclear development businesses. The attorney would be responsible for drafting and negotiating power purchase agreements, tolling agreements, joint venture agreements, joint development agreements, purchase and sale agreements, and other commercial agreements related to these fast-growing businesses. Applicant must be a team player with a demonstrated commercial acumen who relates well with clients, management, and counterparties and who can thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment. This role will sit onsite in Juno Beach, FL or Houston, TX.

Job Overview

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides written and oral legal advice to clients
• Anticipates and guards against legal risks involving the organization
• Works to ensure budget compliance and avoids the need for outside counsel
• Ensures disclosure of potentially material legal issues to senior leadership
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Legal/Regulatory/External Affairs
Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

NextEra Energy and provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] , providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.

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