stoel
Senior Energy Transactions Attorney
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Category
- Legal
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 10+ years of experience in renewable energy-focused project development transactions, including solar, wind, battery energy storage, and hybrid renewable energy projects.
- 10+ years of experience negotiating and drafting renewable energy project development agreements, including equipment supply agreements; engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) agreements, and
- 10+ years of experience conducting due diligence of renewable energy project-related documents in preparation of financings and purchase/sale transactions, including leading due diligence teams and co
- Experience advising clients regarding international trade restraints, including withhold release orders (WRO), import duties and tariffs, and their impact on equipment procurement and other project de
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects and work successfully within a team through communication and appropriate delegation and supervision.
- Experience exercising business and professional judgment, understanding client goals, and developing practical solutions to meet those goals.
- Evident engagement in business development and civic and professional organizations.
- JD from an accredited university and active membership or commitment to applying for the California, District of Columbia, Minnesota, Oregon, or Washington state bars.
Full description
Senior Energy Transactions Attorney
Stoel Rives is seeking a senior attorney with at least ten years of experience to join our energy development practice group. This role involves managing complex renewable energy transactions with a focus on project development, EPC agreements, supply agreements, O&M agreements, and other service contracts.
We will consider candidates interested in the Portland, Minneapolis, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, DC offices.
Responsibilities
- Lead negotiation and drafting of EPC, BOP, equipment supply, O&M, and LTSA agreements, with emphasis on risk allocation, performance/security, LDs, warranties, schedule, and interface risk.
- Manage the full life cycle of development and construction transactions—from term sheet and RFP through NTP, COD, and handoff—across multiple matters.
- Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary due diligence for financings and purchase/sale transactions; act as the EPC/O&M specialist and supervise teams.
- Advise on international trade restraints affecting procurement (WROs, import duties, tariffs) and integrate impacts into project documents.
- Collaborate with clients to craft practical, business-oriented solutions; mentor junior lawyers; contribute to business development and thought leadership.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in renewable energy-focused project development transactions, including solar, wind, battery energy storage, and hybrid renewable energy projects.
- 10+ years of experience negotiating and drafting renewable energy project development agreements, including equipment supply agreements; engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) agreements, and operation and maintenance (O&M) agreements for renewable energy projects.
- 10+ years of experience conducting due diligence of renewable energy project-related documents in preparation of financings and purchase/sale transactions, including leading due diligence teams and coordinating among specialists, as well as performing due diligence as the specialist in EPC and O&M areas.
- Experience advising clients regarding international trade restraints, including withhold release orders (WRO), import duties and tariffs, and their impact on equipment procurement and other project development documents in the renewable energy sector.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects and work successfully within a team through communication and appropriate delegation and supervision.
- Experience exercising business and professional judgment, understanding client goals, and developing practical solutions to meet those goals.