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NextEra Energy Resources · 2 days ago

Senior Complex Commercial Transactions Attorney

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale generators of electricity, and they are seeking an experienced attorney for the commercial and infrastructure group within their General Counsel Business Unit. This role will provide legal support related to energy transactions and will involve structuring, negotiating, drafting, and providing general transactional support for multiple business units within the company.

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Hiring Manager
Chrysta Proffett
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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

Qualification

Energy transactionsEPC AgreementsPower contractsElectric utility regulationLegal adviceDrafting agreementsLegal risk managementIn-house experienceMember of State BarNegotiation

Required

Member in Good Standing of State Bar
High School Grad / GED
Juris Doctorate
Bachelor's Degree
Experience: 5+ years
Strong academic background
At least 5 years of experience in a top law firm, corporate legal department or financial institution related to the energy and utility industries
Experience drafting and negotiating power transactions, engineering & construction and procurement work, operations and maintenance work, acquisitions and dispositions of energy infrastructure assets
Experience representing electric utilities and independent power producers
Familiarity with electric utility regulation

Benefits

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.

Company

NextEra Energy Resources

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Nextera Energy Resources specializes in offering wind, solar, energy, nuclear and retail services.

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
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2025-10-02Acquired

Leadership Team

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Jim Shandalov
National Vice President, Power Origination
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Steve Birndorf
Director, Renewable Energy Consulting
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