Sr. Counsel Hybrid

About Us :

EDF power solutions North America has been providing clean energy solutions throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico since 1987. We are a market-leading independent power producer and service provider, serving utilities, corporations, industries, communities, institutions, and investors with reliable, low-carbon energy solutions that help meet growing demand.

From developing and building scalable wind (onshore and offshore), solar, storage (battery and pumped storage hydro), smart EV charging, microgrids, green hydrogen, and transmission projects, to maximizing performance and profitability through skilled operations and maintenance and innovative asset optimization, our teams deliver expert solutions along the entire value chain—from origination to commercial operation.

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.

Benefits & Perks :

EDF power solutions offers best-in-class employee benefits, including the following:

• Competitive bonus incentives
  . This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.
• Comprehensive health coverage
  . We provide low-cost health & wellness coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Rewarding 401k (USA) or RRSP/DPSP (Canada). We provide a generous matching contribution.

We are also proud to offer:

• Favorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service.
• Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive mentorship & buddy programs.

Salary Range :

U.S. salary range: $154,800 - $258,100

We generally base our salary decisions on factors including but not limited to, relevant work and leadership experience, education, demonstrated performance, internal equity, and in some cases, geographic location.

U.S. Work Locations:

• Bloomington, MN
• Houston, TX
• San Diego, CA

Work Mode: Hybrid

Senior Counsel
, is a corporate transactions attorney with demonstrated expertise in renewable energy law, encompassing corporate law, mergers and acquisitions (including joint ventures and partnerships), project finance, and procurement and construction contracts. This role involves leading the negotiation and review of contracts such as offtake-agreements, interconnection and transmission agreements, and real property agreements, while also addressing permitting matters and compliance issues within organized energy markets (i.e., ISOs/RTOs).

Focused on grid-scale projects and pre-commercial operations, Senior Counsel, handles corporate governance matters and provides legal input for the development, construction, acquisition, financing, operation, maintenance, and disposition of infrastructure and renewable energy projects. Additionally, this position involves reviewing and negotiating service agreements and non-disclosure agreements as business needs arise, while offering leadership and guidance to the business in this specialized area of expertise.

Position can be based in one of the company's North America work locations referenced above. Other work location and work mode options will also be considered.

• Leads negotiations, drafting, and critical review of commercial contracts, merger and acquisition agreements (e.g., cash equity sales, buying and selling of projects) and ancillary documents, including joint ventures and partnerships; project debt finance documents; offtake agreements; and interconnection and transmission-related documents. Supports general project development and construction activities, including permitting and strategic planning, while providing counsel and advice to cross-functional stakeholders to establish the company’s legal strategy…