Senior Counsel - Procurement and Construction [Hybrid]

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.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive bonus incentives (eligible for annual bonus program)
• Comprehensive, low-cost health & wellness coverage for employees and eligible dependents
• Generous 401k matching contribution (USA) or RRSP/DPSP (Canada)
• Favorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service
• Rewarding learning, career development, and advancement opportunities
• Supportive mentorship and buddy programs

Pay

Canada salary: $144,700 - $241,100
U.S. salary range: $154,800 - $258,100

Schedule

Hybrid work mode

Responsibilities

• Leads negotiations, drafting, and critical review of:
  • Engineering procurement and construction agreements (“EPC Agreements”)
  • Balance of plant and installation agreements (“BoP Agreements”)
  • Early work construction services agreements (“Early Work Agreements”)
  • High voltage substation and transmission line construction agreements (“HV Agreements”)
  • BoP Agreements for installation of battery energy storage systems (“BESS BoP Agreements”)
  • Solar module sale agreements (“MSAs”)
  • Battery energy storage system and supply agreements (“BESS Agreements”)
  • Tracker product supply agreements (“Tracker Agreements”)
  • Inverter product supply agreements (“Inverter Agreements”)
  • Main power transformer agreements (“MPT Agreements”)
  • High voltage breaker supply agreements (“Breaker Agreements”)
  • Wind turbine supply agreements (“TSAs”)
  • Long-term service agreements for BESS Agreements (“LTSAs”)
  • Service and maintenance agreements for TSAs (“SMAs”)
  • Operation and maintenance agreements for generating assets (“O&M Agreements”)
  • Storage and warehouse agreements, transportation and logistics agreements, software and license agreements, and escrow agreements for strategic procurement
  • Master framework agreements for all the above categories
• Supports internal clients with interpreting laws and legislation applicable to renewable energy and incorporating compliance language into agreements
• Assists with internal risk review and approvals process for executing agreements
• Supports due diligence for transactions related to project debt financing, project equity financing, purchase and sale agreements, build transfer agreements, and design, build and sell agreements
• Provides expert legal advice to construction and procurement teams, including:
  • Preparing agreements for request for quotes/bids packages
  • Reviewing bidders’ responses and redlines
  • Assisting with bid evaluation during the RFP process
• Creates and updates contract templates and form agreements
• Provides ongoing legal counsel and advice to internal clients
• Delivers legal training to internal clients
• Manages outside legal counsel and recommends process improvements to increase efficiency and mitigate legal risks
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Typically ten (10) years or more of law firm and/or in-house experience
• Current bar license from one or more US or Canadian jurisdictions
• JD or LLB from an accredited law school in the US or Canada
• Experience managing external counsel
• Experience with a renewable energy company and/or renewable energy clients is preferred

Skills

• Excellent commercial drafting and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage numerous, challenging work assignments simultaneously under aggressive deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including active listening and advising senior management on complex legal matters
• Excellent relationship-building and teamwork skills
• Superior decision-making, problem-solving, and sound business judgment

Working Conditions

• 85% of time spent in an office environment utilizing computers, phones, and general office equipment
• Domestic and international travel is required
• Must be able to sit or stand at a computer for reasonable lengths of time typing and reading

Locations

Canada: Montreal, Quebec or Toronto, Ontario
U.S.: Bloomington, MN, Houston, TX, or San Diego, CA