Transactions Counsel

About the Company

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence. Our approach emphasizes trust, accountability, and transparency, driven by company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude. Headquartered in the United States, Pattern Energy has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, delivering low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

About the Role

This position provides legal support across development, origination, financing, and corporate functions for an established renewable power company. The role involves handling a variety of project development, construction, and finance issues, requiring the ability to act independently and proactively. The successful candidate will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including Business Development, Finance, construction, procurement, and other commercial teams, to deliver practical, business-oriented legal advice and manage a wide range of commercial and operational agreements in the energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Development and Origination Support
  • Draft, negotiate, and provide solutions-oriented advice on renewable generation, transmission, and storage project development, including:
  • Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)
  • Energy Storage and Supply Agreements (ESSAs)
  • Build Transfer or Build Operate Transfer Agreements (BTAs)
  • Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and task/work orders
  • Transmission and interconnection agreements (LGIAs, TSAs)
  • Operations & Maintenance (O&M) agreements
  • Equipment supply and turbine agreements
  • Engineering, procurement, and construction agreements (EPC, BOP)
  • Advise on ancillary issues such as warranty claims, contractor performance, and offtaker disputes.
• Financing Support
  • Structure, review, and negotiate debt and equity financing, including:
  • Project-level financing and back-leverage debt
  • Corporate-level bank or bond financings
  • Leases and sale-leasebacks
  • Tax equity partnership documents and credit transfer sale documents
  • Multilateral agency financings and industrial revenue bonds
• Mergers & Acquisitions and Joint Venture Support
  • Draft, negotiate, and provide solutions-oriented advice for the purchase and sale of assets and equity interests.
  • Draft, negotiate, and support the management of joint venture arrangements and semi-independently managed subsidiaries.
• Corporate & Business Support Agreements
  • 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.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Compliance
  • 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

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active license to practice law.
• Top-tier law firm training in project development, finance, and/or M&A.
• 7–10+ years of legal experience in the energy sector, preferably in electric power generation and transmission.
• Demonstrated experience with:
• PPAs and other offtake agreements
• LGIAs
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
• Supporting financing, joint ventures, and EPC (preferred)
• Strong understanding of contractual risk allocation, including indemnities and liability structures.

Pay

The expected starting pay range for this role is $200,000 - $240,000 USD. This range is an estimate, and base pay may vary based on factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and voluntary benefits.
• Family care benefits and employee assistance program.
• Paid time off, bonding leave, and paid holidays.
• 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
• Employee referral bonuses.