Commercial Counsel

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to Field Operations, Health & Safety, Engineering, and Asset Management teams.
• Support Energy Management and Commercial teams on transaction structuring and dispute resolution.
• Draft, negotiate and offer solutions-oriented advice on a broad range of operational and project agreements, including:
• Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and task/work orders
• Operations & Maintenance (O&M) agreements
• Equipment supply and turbine agreements
• Transmission and interconnection agreements (e.g., LGIAs, TSAs)
• Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)
• Land leases and site-related agreements
• Advise on operational issues such as warranty claims, contractor performance, landowner concerns, and offtaker disputes.
• Draft, review, and manage high-volume, business-critical agreements, including:
• Non-disclosure/confidentiality agreements (NDAs)
• Master service and supply agreements
• Vendor, consulting, and procurement agreements
• Provide practical, responsive legal support for internal clients to enable timely business execution.
• Partner with internal stakeholders including Finance, Tax, Accounting, Insurance, and Supply Chain to ensure:
• Contract alignment with commercial objectives
• Compliance with internal policies and risk frameworks
• Balance speed to execution with appropriate legal and governance controls
• Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual and operational risks, including indemnities, liabilities, and insurance requirements.
• Provide clear, actionable legal advice on complex and fast-moving operational matters.
• Exercise independent judgment in approving contracts and managing legal workflows.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active license to practice law
• 7–10+ years of legal experience, preferably in the energy or commodities sector
• Demonstrated experience with: Commodity trading agreements (EEI, ISDA, WSPP)
• Drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
• Supporting operations and supply chain functions
• Strong understanding of contractual risk allocation, including indemnities and liability structures

Core Competencies

• Strong commercial acumen and business judgment
• Ability to manage high-volume workloads and competing priorities effectively
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
• Practical, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to operate independently
• High attention to detail and strong analytical/problem-solving skills

Pay

The expected starting pay range for this role is $200,000 - $240,000 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.

Benefits

• 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
• Employee referral bonuses

About the Role

This role offers the opportunity to operate at the intersection of legal, commercial, and operational functions within a dynamic energy environment. You will serve as a trusted advisor to key business teams, helping to drive execution while managing risk and supporting strategic objectives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Employee referral bonuses

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.