Assistant General Counsel, Operations

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of four in-house attorneys supporting Pattern's U.S. and Canadian operating portfolio
• Set team priorities, manage workload allocation, and cultivate a high-performing, business-embedded legal function
• Partner with the CLO on legal department strategy, resource planning, and process improvement initiatives
• Oversee the drafting, reviewing, and negotiating of commodity trading agreements, including EEI Agreements, ISDA Agreements, and WSPP Agreements
• Advise on trading-related matters, credit and collateral provisions, and risk allocation structures
• Support Energy Management and Commercial teams on transaction structuring and dispute resolution
• Oversee negotiation, drafting, and management of contracts across the operating portfolio, including O&M agreements, EPC contracts, equipment supply agreements, and other operational arrangements
• Develop and maintain contract lifecycle management practices and standards in partnership with business and Supply Chain teams
• Advises Engineering and Supply Chain stakeholders on procurement contracting and vendor management
• Provide legal support for asset repowerings, brownfield expansions, and other portfolio optimization initiatives
• Advise on revenue contract restructurings, commercial renegotiations, and project refinancings
• Partner with Asset Management and Finance teams on value-enhancement strategies and risk mitigation across the operating portfolio
• Serve as a proactive, practical legal advisor to stakeholders across Operations, Commercial & Trading, Asset Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Compliance
• Identify, assess, and advise on legal and regulatory risks relevant to the operating portfolio
• Support on environmental, health, safety, and compliance matters
• Develop business-oriented legal solutions that advance Pattern's operational and strategic objectives

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active license to practice law
• 15+ years of legal experience, with a demonstrated background in the energy or infrastructure sector
• Significant experience advising on complex commercial contracts and transactions in the energy or infrastructure sector
• Proven leadership experience, including direct management and development of attorneys and legal professionals
• Strong commercial judgment and the ability to deliver practical, risk-appropriate guidance in a fast-paced, business-embedded environment
• Deep familiarity with the legal and regulatory frameworks governing the operation and commercial activities of energy or infrastructure assets, ideally including experience with renewable energy assets, including wind, solar, transmission, and/or energy storage
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with senior business leaders and cross-functional partners
• Proven ability to manage a broad and varied portfolio of matters, set priorities, and deliver results under competing deadlines
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach and a genuine interest in serving as an embedded legal partner to the business

Pay

The expected starting pay range for this role is $256,000 - $320,000 USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes 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 with employer contribution, and employee referral bonuses.