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Stoel Rives LLP · 1 day ago

Senior Energy Transactions Attorney

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$350K/yr - $350K/yr

10+ years exp

Stoel Rives LLP is seeking a senior attorney to join their energy development practice group. This role focuses on managing complex renewable energy transactions, including project development and various service agreements, while also mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to business development.

Legal

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

Renewable energy transactionsEPC agreementsO&M agreementsDue diligenceInternational trade adviceBusiness judgmentBusiness developmentJD from accredited universityBar membership commitmentCommunication skills

Required

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

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

Benefits

Variety of training programs and retreats addressing practice area topics and skills at all levels

Coaching and mentoring program

New lawyer integration program

Core competency model

Participants in the ABA Well-Being Pledge

Company

Stoel Rives LLP

Stoel Rives is a leading U.S. corporate and litigation law firm providing sophisticated business clients high quality legal services.

Founded in 1907

Portland, Oregon, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.stoel.com

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