Principal Attorney
About the role
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! 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. Prior experience with energy commercial transactional work is strongly preferred. This role will sit onsite out of our Juno Beach, FL HQ. Employees in this job participate in complex legal matters and projects and deliver timely and quality legal services to clients with moderate supervision. Employee Group: Exempt; Employee Type: Full Time; Job Category: Legal/Regulatory/External Affairs; Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC; Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable.
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
Requirements
- Member in Good Standing of State Bar
- High School Grad / GED
- Juris Doctorate
- Bachelor's Degree
- Experience: 2+ years