Commercial Counsel

Overview

COMPANY OVERVIEW

 

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence. 

 

Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.  

 

Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

Responsibilities

Position Overview

The position provides legal support across field, commercial and corporate operations functions to an established renewable power company that develops, owns, operates and maintains electric power generation and transmission assets across the United States and Canada.

 

This role partners closely with cross-fun ctional stakeholders—including Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Asset Management, and Commercial teams—to deliver practical, business-oriented legal advice and to manage a wide range of commercial and operational agreements in the energy sector. Provide legal support to Field Operations, Health & Safety, Engineering, and Asset Management teams. 

 

This position plays a key role in supporting trading and commercial activities, contract lifecycle management, and risk mitigation, while enabling the business to execute efficiently and in compliance with internal policies and industry standards.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Commercial & Trading Legal Support

• Draft, review, and negotiate commodity trading agreements, including:
• • EEI Agreements
  • ISDA Agreements
  • WSPP Agreements
• Advise on trading-related matters, credit and collateral provisions, and risk allocation structures.
• Support Energy Management and Commercial teams on transaction structuring and dispute resolution.

Operations & Project Support

• Draft, negotiate and offer solutions-oriented advice on a broad range of operational and project agreements, including:
• Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and task/work orders
• Operations & Maintenance (O&M) agreements
• Equipment supply and turbine agreements
• Transmission and interconnection agreements (e.g., LGIAs, TSAs)
• Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)
• Land leases and site-related agreements
• Advise on operational issues such as warranty claims, contractor performance, landowner concerns, and offtaker disputes.

 

Corporate & Business Support Agreements

• Draft, review, and manage high-volume, business-critical agreements, including:
• Non-disclosure/confidentiality agreements (NDAs)
• Master service and supply agreements
• Vendor, consulting, and procurement agreements
• Provide practical, responsive legal support for internal clients to enable timely business execution.

 

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Compliance

• Partner with internal stakeholders including Finance, Tax, Accounting, Insurance, and Supply Chain to ensure:
• Contract alignment with commercial objectives
• Compliance with internal policies and risk frameworks 
• Balance speed to execution with appropriate legal and governance controls. 

 

Risk Management & Legal Guidance

• Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual and operational risks, including indemnities, liabilities, and insurance requirements. 
• Provide clear, actionable legal advice on complex and fast-moving operational matters.
• Exercise independent judgment in approving contracts and managing legal workflows. 

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active license to practice law
• 7–10+ years of legal experience, preferably in the energy or commodities sector
• Demonstrated experience with:
• Commodity trading agreements (EEI, ISDA, WSPP)
• Drafting and ne