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Mitsubishi Power Americas · 17 hours ago

Associate General Counsel

Mitsubishi Power Americas is focused on redefining power generation to accelerate the world's energy transition. The Associate General Counsel will serve as a trusted advisor, primarily handling complex Engineering, Procurement, and Construction agreements while supporting the full project lifecycle and ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and regulatory requirements.
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Responsibilities

Demonstrates our core competencies: Action oriented, change champion, customer-focused, developing self & others, and ownership
Act as a primary legal partner for large-scale power generation and energy infrastructure projects across the EPC lifecycle
Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements including EPC agreements, EPSAs, services, and major procurements
Conduct transactional risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies aligned with corporate risk tolerances
Ensure project and contract risks align with approvals and business objectives
Advise on project execution issues including change orders, claims, disputes, warranties, and contract remedies
Collaborate with commercial operations, sales, supply chain, engineering, project management, finance, tax, operations, and asset management teams
Monitor and advise on applicable laws, regulations, permitting, and industry standards
Deliver internal training on risk; manage outside counsel including scope, budgets, and performance
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Communicate material risks and recommended actions to executive and project leadership
Uphold ethics, integrity, EHS compliance, confidentiality, and contribute to a positive team culture

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)Transactional draftingNegotiation skillsEPC contractingClaims managementDispute resolutionProject financeSoftware proficiencyFluency in SpanishFluency in JapaneseCommunication skills

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing or eligibility for in-house counsel status
15+ years of post-qualification legal experience with demonstrable transactional drafting and negotiation skills
Experience supporting complex commercial transactions and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to provide clear, practical advice to business leaders and collaborate across functions to close deals and resolve issues
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including simplifying complex legal concepts
Proficiency with database, project management, spreadsheet, and word processing software
Must be able to travel domestically as well as internationally

Preferred

Substantial experience with EPC or construction contracting for large-scale power generation, renewable energy, or major infrastructure projects
Experience with claims management, dispute resolution, arbitration/litigation strategy, and coordination with insurers and outside counsel
Familiarity with project finance, joint ventures, supply chain risk, export/import controls, and insurance requirements
Fluency in Spanish and/or Japanese; foreign jurisdiction qualifications a plus
Comfort working across international time zones and multicultural environments

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401K Matching
Excellent development programs and advancement opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training.
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
Committed to quality products and services.
Great working environment and culture.
Employee Appreciation Programs and Event.

Company

Mitsubishi Power Americas

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Mitsubishi Power Americas leads the industry in power generation and energy storage solutions.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Bill Newsom
President and CEO Mitsubishi Power Americas
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Song Wu
VP of Technology, Chief Technology Officer
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