Senior Counsel, Projects

EDF Renewables North America

Senior corporate counsel guiding renewable energy project transactions for EDF power solutions. Negotiating project finance, M&A, construction, regulatory, and commercial agreements across North America.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeBloomington • California, Minnesota, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $154,800 - $258,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in negotiating and drafting complex commercial contracts, including M&A agreements and project financing documents, while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Proven ability to lead legal strategy and manage cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

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Juris DoctorateBar LicenseContract NegotiationProject FinancingRenewable Energy Experience

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Hard Skills

Commercial Contract DraftingM&A AgreementsPower Purchase AgreementsFinancial Hedging AgreementsInterconnection AgreementsProject Debt FinancingRegulatory ComplianceLitigation ManagementDue DiligenceLegal Research

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsRelationship-BuildingTeam CollaborationDecision-MakingProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft SoftwareGeneral Office Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Bar License from North American Jurisdiction

Industry Keywords

Renewable EnergyProject DevelopmentJoint VenturesEPC ContractingCompliance Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead negotiations, drafting, and critical review of commercial contracts, M&A agreements, joint ventures, partnerships, project debt finance documents, offtake agreements, and interconnection and transmission documents
Support project development and construction activities, including permitting and strategic planning
Advise cross-functional stakeholders and establish legal strategy for transactions and corporate, transactional, and regulatory matters
Support due diligence for project debt and equity financing, purchase and sale agreements, build-transfer agreements, and design-build-sell agreements
Research legal developments and support compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Manage in-house counsel, support staff, and outside corporate counsel when necessary
Provide strategic legal input on federal and state regulatory strategy and compliance
Develop training programs on company policies for North America employees
Recommend legal department process improvements to increase efficiency and mitigate legal risks
Provide legal support across project attorney duties, real estate, procurement, EPC contracting, financing, employment, and operating assets
Negotiate and review construction contracts, renewable energy generation and equipment sale or purchase contracts, and real property documents
Advise on corporate and project contracts, legal entity maintenance, project structuring, and litigation risks
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards
May manage up to five direct reports
May contribute to the Legal department budget process
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current bar license from one or more North American jurisdictions
Admission to practice law and in good standing in at least one U.S. state or Canadian province/territory
Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school, or LLB from an accredited Canadian law school
Typically 10 years or more of legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house
Experience drafting, negotiating, and critically reviewing power purchase agreements, financial hedging agreements, tax credit transfer agreements, interconnection agreements, permits, ISO/RTO tariffs and market rules, O&M and asset management agreements, and related project agreements for solar, wind, and battery storage assets
Experience with M&A and joint venture operating agreements
Experience with project financing and security agreements
Experience overseeing outside litigation counsel in litigation and adversarial proceedings
Renewable energy company or renewable energy client experience preferred
Familiarity with consulting services agreements, master services agreements, third-party engagement letters, non-disclosure agreements, and routine general contracting arrangements
Ability to manage numerous challenging assignments simultaneously under aggressive deadlines
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent commercial drafting and negotiation skills
Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and with internal clients
Superior decision-making and problem-solving skills and sound business judgment
Ability to sit or stand at a computer for a reasonable length of time and regularly walk or stand
Frequent use of Microsoft software/programs, phones, and general office equipment
Travel expected to visit vendors, home office, conferences, and meetings

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive bonus incentives; eligible for annual bonus program
Low-cost health and wellness coverage for employees and eligible dependents
401k (USA) or RRSP/DPSP (Canada) with generous matching contribution
Favorable paid time off programs
Paid parental leave after one year of service
Learning, career development, and advancement opportunities
Mentorship and buddy programs