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Stoel Rives LLP · 1 day ago

Mid-Level Energy Transactions Associate

Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Stoel Rives LLP is seeking a mid-level associate to join their energy development practice group, focusing on renewable energy transactions. The role involves drafting and facilitating agreements related to project development and executing due diligence for various transactions.

Legal

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Draft EPC, BOP, equipment supply, O&M, and LTSA agreements, with emphasis on risk allocation, performance/security, LDs, warranties, schedule, and interface risk

Facilitate the full life cycle of development and construction transactions—from term sheet and RFP through NTP, COD, and handoff—across multiple matters

Coordinate and execute multidisciplinary due diligence for financings and purchase/sale transactions

Qualification

Renewable energy transactionsProject development agreementsDue diligenceEPC agreementsO&M agreementsCommunication skillsBusiness developmentLegal judgmentJD degreeBar membershipTeam management

Required

5+ years of experience in renewable energy-focused project development transactions, including solar, wind, battery energy storage, and hybrid renewable energy projects

Experience 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

Experience conducting due diligence of renewable energy project-related documents in preparation of financings and purchase/sale transactions

Understanding of 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

We offer a variety of training programs and retreats addressing practice area topics and skills at all levels, as well as legal and professional skills generally.

We have a coaching and mentoring program, and our new lawyer integration program provides new lawyers with the resources and information necessary to succeed after they join the firm.

Finally, we have a core competency model which is a roadmap of the practical skills, abilities, and client service techniques needed for long-term success at the firm.

We are proud participants in the ABA Well-Being Pledge, strongly believing that the well-being of our people is paramount to the success of the firm.

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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