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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.

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.

EDF power solutions offers best-in-class employee benefits, including the following:

• Competitive bonus incentives. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.
• Comprehensive health coverage. We provide low-cost health & wellness coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Rewarding 401k (USA) or RRSP/DPSP (Canada). We provide a generous matching contribution.

We are also proud to offer:

• Favorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service.
• Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive mentorship & buddy programs.

Canada salary: $124,700 - $207,800

U.S. salary range: $135,600 - $226,100

We generally base our salary decisions on factors including but not limited to, relevant work and leadership experience, education, demonstrated performance, internal equity, and in some cases, geographic location.

• Montreal, Quebec
• Toronto, Ontario,

• Bloomington, MN
• Houston, TX
• San Diego, CA

Hybrid

The Counsel role handles matters related to corporate governance, procurement, and Engineer Procurement and Construction agreements, along with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities and compliance issues. This role requires expertise in reviewing and negotiating service agreements and non-disclosure agreements as business needs arise, while supporting the development, construction, acquisition, financing, operation, maintenance, and disposition of infrastructure and renewable energy projects. Specifically, the role focuses on corporate law, M&A—including joint ventures and partnerships—project finance, procurement and construction contracts, offtake agreements, interconnection and transmission agreements, real property agreements, permitting matters, and organized energy markets (i.e., ISOs/RTOs). Emphasizing grid-scale projects, this position addresses activities prior to commercial operations by ensuring compliance with all related contracts and governmental approvals essential for successful renewable energy projects.

• Leads the negotiation, drafting, and critical review of commercial contracts, merger and acquisition agreements (including cash equity sales, buying and selling of projects, joint ventures, and partnerships), project debt finance documents, offtake agreements, and interconnection and transmission-related documents while supporting general project development and construction activities, including permitting and strategic planning. Provides counsel and advice to cross-functional stakeholders to set the company’s legal strategy on specific transactions and other corporate, transactional, and regulatory matters.
• Supports internal clients and other legal team members with the due diligence process for transactions related to project debt financing, project equity financing, purchase and sale agreements, build-transfer agreements, and design-build-sell agreements. Supports mergers and acquisition activity and financial transactions, as well as providing legal support over compliance initiatives.
• Manages in-house counsel (if applicable), support staff, and/or outside legal corporate counsel engaged to represent the Company when necessary. Provides legal support over compliance initiatives.
• Leads training programs related to company policies for North America employees, maintaining training programs that promote compliance and best practices. Recommends improvements to legal department processes to increase efficiency and mitigate legal risks.
• Leads, assists, and supports others in the legal department on an as-needed basis while contributing to federal and state regulatory strategy and compliance, and developing state-specific regulatory guidance.
• Lead negotiations, drafting, and critical review of construction contracts, contracts involving the sale or purchase of renewable energy generation and related equipment, and real property documents. Delivers legal advice to commercial counterparts on a variety of legal topics, including all corporate and project contracts, legal entity maintenance, company, project and transaction structuring, litigation risks, and employee matters.
• Other duties as assigned.

In all cases, Counsel is responsible to ensure company compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards within scope of responsibility.

No direct reports

• Education & Credentials:
  • Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school or a J.D./LL.B. from an accredited Canadian law school.
  • Active bar admission in good standing in at least one U.S. state or Canadian province/territory.
• Professional Experience:
  • Minimum of three (3) years of law firm and/or in-house experience required; five (5+) years preferred.
  • Strong preference for background with a renewable energy company or client base.
  • Proven track record drafting, negotiating, and reviewing complex renewable energy project documents, including PPAs, financial hedging agreements (e.g., VPPAs), tax credit transfers, interconnection agreements, ISO/RTO tariffs, O&M, and asset management agreements for solar, wind, and battery storage.
  • Direct experience handling M&A transactions (e.g., PSA, MIPSA, APA, ECCA), joint venture structures (LLCAs, SHAs), and project financing/security agreements.
  • Demonstrated oversight of outside litigation counsel and adversarial proceedings.

• Commercial & Legal Expertise: Advanced drafting and negotiation skills across major transactional agreements and routine corporate contracts (MSAs, consulting agreements, NDAs, and engagement letters).
• Strategic Advising & Communication: Superior written and oral communication skills; adept at advising senior leadership and internal stakeholders on complex legal matters, setting expectations, and challenging ideas constructively.
• Prioritization & Execution: Ability to manage high-volume, complex assignments with fine detail under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Judgment & Collaboration: Outstanding business judgment and problem-solving capabilities paired with a strong team-first, respectful approach to building internal and external relationships.

• Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a computer screen, typing, reading, and moving through an office environment. Daily operation of standard office technology, including phones and enterprise software (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Working Conditions: Primary office-based role (85%–100% office environment) with periodic travel required for vendor visits, corporate meetings, and industry conferences.
• Fiscal Responsibility: Occasional contributions to the Legal department budget and financial planning.