Energy Transactions Counsel

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex energy and infrastructure transactions, including power purchase agreements (PPAs), EPC agreements, project development agreements, and related commercial contracts
• Advises on the acquisition, development, financing, and operation of conventional and renewable generation assets, including solar, wind, battery storage, and natural gas projects
• Supports energy procurement transactions, competitive RFP processes, and large-scale strategic sourcing initiatives
• Counsels business teams on project development, project finance, and build-to-own generation projects
• Negotiates natural gas supply, transportation, storage, and related infrastructure agreements
• Advise on transactions involving generation asset acquisitions, tolling arrangements, commodity purchases, renewable energy credits, emissions credits, and other strategic energy initiatives
• Provides legal guidance regarding MISO market rules, regulatory requirements, and related energy market matters
• Presents to business, engineering, finance, and project development teams throughout the transaction lifecycle
• Supports regulatory approvals and utility commission processes as needed for strategic development projects

Qualifications

• 8+ years of legal experience, with substantial experience in the electric utility, power generation, renewable energy, or energy infrastructure sectors
• Strong experience with MISO (Midcontinent Independent System Operator) rules, market structures, and regulatory requirements
• Experience negotiating PPAs, EPC agreements, energy procurement agreements, and project development transactions
• Familiarity with project finance and generation asset acquisitions
• Experience supporting competitive RFP processes and large-scale procurement initiatives
• In-house utility, independent power producer (IPP), renewable developer, or energy infrastructure experience is strongly preferred
• Experience supporting data center power supply or energy infrastructure projects is a plus

Key Details

• Location: Remote
• Schedule: Full-time
• Duration: Ongoing
• Compensation: $100 per hour
• Required: Candidates must be able to work full-time

Why Join the Priori Network

Gain access to:

• High-quality engagements with top in-house legal teams
• Flexible work opportunities that align with your schedule and goals
• A streamlined platform experience with no endless proposals or bidding wars
• A dedicated team that advocates for your success, from matching to payment

If this sounds like the kind of opportunity you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you.

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