EDF power solutions North America has been providing clean energy solutions throughout the U.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 creative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.

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.

Favorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service.

Senior

Counsel , is a corporate transactions attorney with demonstrated expertise in renewable energy law, encompassing corporate law, mergers and acquisitions (including joint ventures and partnerships), project finance, and procurement and construction contracts. This role involves leading the negotiation and review of contracts such as offtake-agreements, interconnection and transmission agreements, and real property agreements, while also addressing permitting matters and compliance issues within organized energy markets (i.e., Focused on grid-scale projects and pre-commercial operations, Senior Counsel, handles corporate governance matters and provides legal input for the development, construction, acquisition, financing, operation, maintenance, and disposition of infrastructure and renewable energy projects. Leads negotiations, drafting, and critical review of commercial contracts, merger and acquisition agreements (e.g., cash equity sales,



buying and selling of projects) and ancillary documents, including joint ventures and partnerships; project debt finance documents; Supports general project development and construction activities, including permitting and strategic planning, while providing counsel and advice to cross-functional stakeholders to establish the company’s legal strategy for 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. Contributes to compliance with applicable laws and regulations and conducts legal research to stay abreast of changes affecting the company and its subsidiaries. Manages in-house counsel (if applicable), support staff, and/or outside legal corporate counsel engaged to represent the company when necessary.

Provides strategic legal input and guidance on federal and state regulatory strategy and compliance, including developing state-specific regulatory guidance. Develops training programs related to company policies for North America employees and proactively 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, demonstrating excellence in one or more subject matter areas of the company's business (e.g., project attorney duties, real estate, procurement, EPC contracting, financing, employment, and operating assets).

Delivers expert legal advice on diverse topics, including corporate and project contracts, legal entity maintenance,



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

Supervision of Others: May manage up to 5 direct reports Admission to practice law and in good standing to practice law in at least one U.Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited US law school or Juris .LLB from an accredited Canadian law school. Typically, 10 years or more of legal experience with the above noted matters in a law firm and/or in-house experience. Substantive experience drafting, negotiating and providing critical review of: power purchase agreements, financial hedging agreements (including VPPAs), 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 generating assets; project financing and security agreements.

Experience overseeing outside litigation counsel in litigation and other adversarial proceedings.

Experience with a renewable energy company and/or renewable energy clients is preferred. This includes the ability to effectively advise internal clients and senior management on complex legal matters. Excellent commercial drafting and negotiation skills.

Excellent relationship-building skills, strong interpersonal skills. Respectful of colleagues, internal clients, external counsel, suppliers, contractors, and customers. Must be able to sit or stand at computer for a reasonable length of time typing and reading. 100% of time is spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of various Microsoft software/programs), phones, and general office equipment. 85% of time is spent in the office environment utilizing computers (frequent use of various Microsoft software/programs), phones, and general office equipment.

Travel is expected to visit vendors, home office, or conferences and meetings. May contribute to the Legal department’s budget process. #

📌 Sr. Counsel, Projects [Hybrid] (Montreal)
🏢 EDF power solutions
📍 Montreal