NRG Energy · 3 months ago
Energy Counsel, Commercial Services/Commodity Trading
Princeton, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$178K/yr - $220K/yr
4+ years expNRG Energy is focused on creating a smarter and cleaner future through innovative solutions in the energy sector. The Energy Counsel will support the commercial services and wholesale energy trading activities, advising on legal risks and strategies for various commercial energy transactions.
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Responsibilities
Structure, draft, negotiate and facilitate commercial transactions around a variety of commercial energy activities (both physical and financial) in power, natural gas, renewable energy, environmental attributes, and other commodity, derivatives, and energy management services, including, negotiating master trading agreements, such as ISDAs, NAESBs, EEIs and WSPPs
Proven track record of exercising sound business and legal judgment, with appropriate attention to detail, in a fast-paced and high-volume environment
Ability to work across various segments of the organization that may be out of the area of direct responsibility to assist corporate, commercial and industrial and retail teams
Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment
Efficiently work with outside counsel as necessary within budget and/or timing constraints
Qualification
Required
JD degree from an ABA accredited law school
Licensed to practice law in NJ, TX or another state
Four (4) to eight (8) years of relevant legal experience
Proven track record of exercising sound business and legal judgment, with appropriate attention to detail, in a fast-paced and high-volume environment
Ability to work across various segments of the organization that may be out of the area of direct responsibility to assist corporate, commercial and industrial and retail teams
Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment
Efficiently work with outside counsel as necessary within budget and/or timing constraints
Preferred
Understanding of master trading documentation, such as ISDA, NAESB, EEI and WSPP
General working familiarity of regulatory regimes governing derivatives and energy market activities, such as FERC, CFTC, Dodd-Frank, ICE and similar exchanges, RTOs/ISOs and public utility commissions
Specific knowledge of CAISO and WPP markets, in addition to ERCOT, MISO, PJM, ISO-NE, and/or NY-ISO will be viewed favorably
Excellent contract drafting and communication skills, particularly to assist non-legal stakeholders in understanding complex legal and regulatory risks and requirements
Ability to work independently and as a team member, demonstrated ability to set priorities and to respond to changing demands from multiple sources
Basic working knowledge of the UCC, bankruptcy and insolvency law, and general commercial law is preferred
Familiarity with Canadian derivatives regulations or energy/commercial law is not required but would be considered a valuable attribute
Benefits
Annual bonus
Short- and long-term incentives
Program-specific awards
Medical
Vision
Dental
401K
Flexible spending accounts
Company
NRG Energy
NRG Energy is an integrated power generation and supply firm that offers offsite solar, wind power, and smart grid retail services.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.99BKey Investors
Public Utility Commission of Texas
2025-09-24Post Ipo Debt· $4.9B
2025-08-04Post Ipo Debt· $216M
2024-10-16Post Ipo Debt· $1.88B
Leadership Team
Lawrence S Coben
President, CEO and Chair of the Board
Anne C Schaumburg
Lead Independent Director
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