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Counsel, Projects
Job Type: Direct Hire
Work Mode: Hybrid
Location: Montreal, QC | Toronto, ON
Bloomington, MN | Houston, TX | San Diego, CA
Salary Range:
- Canada: CAD $124,700 – $207,800
- United States: USD $135,600 – $226,100
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a skilled Counsel, Projects to provide strategic legal support for the development, construction, acquisition, financing, operation, maintenance, and disposition of infrastructure and renewable energy projects across North America.
This role focuses on corporate law, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), project finance, procurement, construction contracts, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will negotiate complex commercial agreements, advise cross-functional stakeholders, support strategic transactions, and help ensure projects comply with applicable laws, regulations, contractual obligations, and governmental approvals.
The ideal candidate brings strong transactional expertise, sound business judgment, and a demonstrated understanding of renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, and battery storage.
Key Responsibilities
Legal Strategy and Contract Negotiation
- Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements, including engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts, power purchase agreements (PPAs), virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs), interconnection and transmission agreements, and operations and maintenance contracts.
- Provide legal counsel on project development, construction, permitting, strategic planning, corporate governance, procurement, and regulatory matters.
- Advise business leaders and cross-functional teams on transaction structures, legal risks, contractual obligations, and strategic business decisions.
- Negotiate and review nondisclosure agreements, master service agreements, consulting agreements, engagement letters, and other commercial contracts.
Mergers, Acquisitions, and Project Finance
- Support M&A transactions involving the acquisition and sale of renewable energy projects, cash equity investments, joint ventures, partnerships, and other strategic investments.
- Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, project financing documents, security agreements, build-transfer agreements, and design-build-sell agreements.
- Conduct and coordinate legal due diligence for project debt financing, equity financing, acquisitions, dispositions, and other financial transactions.
- Advise on corporate structuring, project structuring, tax credit transfers, financial hedging agreements, and transaction-related risks.
Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management
- Support compliance initiatives and help ensure adherence to applicable federal, state, provincial, and other regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to regulatory strategy and develop jurisdiction-specific legal guidance as needed.
- Oversee external legal counsel and litigation matters when required.
- Develop and deliver employee training on company policies, legal requirements, compliance, and best practices.
- Recommend improvements to legal processes to enhance efficiency, strengthen controls, and mitigate legal risks.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with internal legal team members and business stakeholders to support project development, construction, financing, and commercial operations readiness.
- Provide legal guidance on real estate transactions, permitting, organized energy markets, including Independent System Operators (ISOs) and Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs), and related infrastructure matters.
- Advise on legal entity maintenance, employee matters, litigation exposure, and other corporate and project-related issues.
- Support the legal department with additional responsibilities as required.
Qualifications
Education and Credentials
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an American Bar Association (ABA)-accredited U.S. law school or a J.D./LL.B. from an accredited Canadian law school.
- Active bar admission in good standing in at least one U.S. state or Canadian province or territory.
Professional Experience
- At least 3 years of legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department; 5 or more years preferred.
- Experience working with a renewable energy company or representing renewable energy clients is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex renewable energy project agreements, including: Power purchase agreements (PPAs) and virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs).
- Financial hedging agreements and tax credit transfer agreements.
- Interconnection and transmission agreements, including applicable ISO/RTO tariffs.
- Operations and maintenance (O&M) and asset management agreements for solar, wind, and battery storage projects.
- Direct experience with M&A transactions, including purchase and sale agreements, membership interest purchase and sale agreements (MIPSAs), asset purchase agreements (APAs), and equity contribution and co-investment agreements (ECCAs).
- Experience with joint venture structures, including limited liability company agreements (LLCAs) and shareholder agreements (SHAs).
- Familiarity with project financing, security agreements, and related financial documentation.
- Demonstrated experience overseeing external litigation counsel and managing adversarial proceedings.
Skills and Competencies
- Commercial and Legal Expertise: Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills across complex transactional agreements and routine corporate contracts.
- Strategic Advisory: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to advise senior leadership and business stakeholders on complex legal and commercial issues.
- Business Judgment: Ability to assess risk, develop practical solutions, and balance legal considerations with business objectives.
- Organization and Execution: Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority assignments, maintain attention to detail, and meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaboration and Relationship Management: A team-oriented, professional approach to building effective relationships with internal stakeholders, external counsel, and business partners.
- Risk Management: Strong understanding of contractual risk allocation, regulatory compliance, and strategies to minimize legal exposure.
Compensation and Benefits
The anticipated salary ranges for this position are:
- Canada: CAD $124,700 – $207,800
- United States: USD $135,600 – $226,100
Compensation decisions consider several factors, including relevant legal and leadership experience, education, demonstrated performance, internal equity, and, where applicable, geographic location.
The position offers a competitive total rewards package, including:
- Annual Bonus Program: Eligibility for competitive annual bonus incentives.
- Health and Wellness Coverage: Comprehensive, low-cost health and wellness benefits for eligible employees and their dependents.
- Retirement Savings: Generous employer matching contributions through a 401(k) plan in the United States or RRSP/DPSP programs in Canada.
- Paid Time Off: Favorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service.
- Career Development: Opportunities for professional learning, career advancement, and continued development.
- Mentorship and Support: Access to mentorship and buddy programs designed to support professional growth and integration.
Work Environment
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid, with a primarily office-based work environment.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to work for extended periods at a computer, including typing, reading, and using standard office technology and enterprise software.
- Travel: Periodic travel may be required for vendor visits, corporate meetings, and industry conferences.
- Financial Responsibilities: Occasional involvement in legal department budgeting and financial planning.
- Direct Reports: This position has no direct supervisory reports.
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Senior Counsel – Renewable Energy
Job Type: Direct Hire
Salary Range: $154,800–$258,100 per year
Work Mode: Hybrid
Locations
- Canada: Montreal, QC; Toronto, ON
- United States: Bloomington, MN; Houston, TX; San Diego, CA
Position Overview
The Senior Counsel will provide strategic legal guidance and support across commercial transactions, renewable energy project development, financing, construction, regulatory compliance, and corporate matters. This role will lead the negotiation, drafting, and review of complex commercial agreements while advising cross-functional stakeholders on legal strategy, risk management, and business objectives.
The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in renewable energy transactions, project finance, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial contracting, along with strong leadership, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the negotiation, drafting, and critical review of commercial contracts, mergers and acquisitions agreements, joint ventures, partnerships, project debt financing documents, offtake agreements, and interconnection and transmission-related agreements.
- Provide legal counsel and strategic guidance on project development and construction activities, including permitting, project structuring, and transaction planning.
- Advise cross-functional stakeholders on legal strategies for transactions, corporate matters, and regulatory issues.
- Support internal stakeholders and legal team members throughout due diligence for project debt and equity financing, purchase and sale agreements, build-transfer agreements, and design-build-sell agreements.
- Conduct legal research and monitor changes in applicable laws and regulations to support compliance across the company and its subsidiaries.
- Manage and coordinate in-house legal resources, support staff, and external legal counsel as required.
- Provide strategic legal advice on federal and state regulatory matters, including regulatory strategy, compliance requirements, and the development of state-specific guidance.
- Develop and deliver training programs on company policies and legal compliance for employees across North America.
- Identify and implement improvements to legal department processes to enhance efficiency, strengthen risk mitigation, and support business objectives.
- Provide legal leadership and support across a broad range of matters, including real estate, procurement, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracting, financing, employment, and operating assets.
- Lead or support the negotiation, drafting, and review of construction contracts, renewable energy generation equipment purchase and sale agreements, and real property documents.
- Advise on corporate and project contracts, legal entity maintenance, project structuring, and litigation risks.
- Oversee outside litigation counsel in litigation and other adversarial proceedings, as required.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
The Senior Counsel is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards within their area of responsibility.
Supervisory Responsibilities: May manage up to five direct reports.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Active bar license and good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. state or Canadian province or territory.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an American Bar Association-accredited U.S. law school or an LL.B. or equivalent law degree from an accredited Canadian law school.
- Typically, 10 or more years of relevant legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department.
- Substantial experience drafting, negotiating, and reviewing the following:Power purchase agreements, financial hedging agreements (including virtual power purchase agreements or VPPAs), tax credit transfer agreements, interconnection agreements, permits, ISO/RTO tariffs and market rules, operations and maintenance (O&M) agreements, asset management agreements, and related project agreements for solar, wind, and battery storage assets.
- Mergers and acquisitions agreements, including purchase and sale agreements (PSAs), membership interest purchase and sale agreements (MIPSAs), asset purchase agreements (APAs), and equity contribution and co-investment agreements (ECCAs), as applicable.
- Joint venture operating agreements, including limited liability company agreements (LLCAs) and shareholder agreements (SHAs).
- Project financing documents and security agreements.
- Experience overseeing external litigation counsel in litigation and other adversarial proceedings.
- Experience working for a renewable energy company or advising renewable energy clients is preferred.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Familiarity with consulting services agreements, master services agreements, third-party engagement letters, nondisclosure agreements, and other routine commercial contracts.
- Ability to manage multiple complex assignments simultaneously, maintain attention to detail, and meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate openly, listen actively, challenge ideas constructively, and establish clear expectations.
- Ability to advise internal stakeholders and senior management effectively on complex legal, commercial, and regulatory matters.
- Strong commercial drafting, contract negotiation, and legal analysis skills.
- Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with internal stakeholders, external counsel, suppliers, contractors, and customers.
- Strong business judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to foster collaboration, encourage creative solutions, and leverage the strengths of colleagues and cross-functional partners.
- Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, and a commitment to ethical conduct and legal compliance.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
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This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal laws.
REQUESTING AN ACCOMODATION
Suna Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Suna Solutions and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.
If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Suna Solutions and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us at 1 (888) 223-4788, send us an email or speak with your recruiter.
PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT
Compensation for roles at Suna Solutions varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific client, office or remote location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Suna Solutions provides a reasonable pay scale to include the hourly or salary range that Suna Solutions reasonably expects to pay for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York City or Washington as set forth below.
