Senior Complex Commercial Transactions Attorney

NextEra Energy is seeking an experienced attorney for the commercial and infrastructure group within NextEra Energy’s General Counsel Business Unit. This position will provide legal support related to structuring, drafting and negotiating contracts for procurement of EPC and construction services, engineered equipment (such as power generation equipment), and other complex commercial transactions.

Applicants should have:

• At least 10 years of experience in a top law firm supporting the energy and utility industries.
• Significant experience drafting and negotiating contracts for procurement of power generation equipment and engineering and procurement work.
• Experience representing electric utilities and independent power producers.
• Employees in this job structure, negotiate, and draft agreements for complex transactions and projects and deliver timely and quality legal services to internal clients, including senior management, with minimal supervision.

Position could be located in the following locations: Juno Beach, FL, Houston, TX, Washington, DC, but remote work from other locations will be considered based on candidate experience

Job Overview

Employees in this role act as the senior legal advisor to the company and senior management in a functional area or discipline. Individuals require a high level of professional expertise and experience with major financial implications to the company or a business unit.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides legal advice and service on complex legal issues and examines facts and law to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuits
• Represents the company in litigation, regulatory proceedings, government investigations, and legal transactions
• Ensures compliance with company Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and ensures reporting of potentially material legal issues to audit function and senior management
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate
• Experience: 10+ years
• Member in Good Standing of State Bar

Preferred Qualifications

• None

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

Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Legal/Regulatory/External Affairs
Organization: NextEra Energy Project Management, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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