Sr. Counsel - Finance and M&A

Mergers, Acquisitions & Investments

Lead or support legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic investments involving energy infrastructure assets.
Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, including NDAs, LOIs, purchase and sale agreements, equity investment agreements, joint venture agreements, and related ancillary documents.
Manage legal due diligence processes, identify and assess legal risks, and advise on transaction structuring and risk mitigation strategies.
Coverage with internal stakeholders and external legal advisors to drive efficient deal execution from term sheet through closing.

Project Finance

Provide legal support for project finance transactions.
Review and negotiate financing documents such as credit agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements, and equity contribution agreements.

Asset Management & Portfolio Transactions

Support refinancings of operating energy assets.
Advises asset management teams and finance team on transactions related to portfolio optimization and asset sales.
Ensure alignment between financing structures, operational agreements, and commercial arrangements.

Strategic & Cross-Functional Advisory

Partner closely with development, EPCM, finance, tax, and asset management teams to align legal strategy with business objectives.
Provide practical, business-focused legal advice balancing risk, speed, and commercial outcomes.

Working Conditions

Occasional work outside of normal business hours
Limited travel required

Minimum Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school
• Licensed with active, good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Senior Counsel: 8+ years of relevant legal experience
• Substantial experience with M&A, project finance, and complex commercial transactions
• Prior experience supporting energy (preferably power generation) industry

Preferred Qualifications

• In-house experience within power generation industry strongly preferred
• Experience leading transactions with external counsel