Job Details

Sr Attorney

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 utility scale solar generation and energy storage development and business management teams. The attorney would be responsible for drafting and negotiating renewable energy power purchase agreements, energy storage agreements, build-transfer agreements, joint development agreements, purchase and sale agreements, and other commercial agreements related to solar generation and energy storage projects. 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.

Position could be located in the following locations: Juno Beach, FL, Houston, TX, San Francisco, CA, Washington, DC, Austin, TX, St. Paul, MN or New York, NY.

Job Overview

Employees in this job participate in complex legal matters and projects and deliver timely and quality legal services to clients with minimal supervision.

Job Duties & 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

Required Qualifications

• Member in Good Standing of State Bar
• High School Grad / GED
• Juris Doctorate
• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience: 5+ years

Preferred Qualifications

None