Operations amp MampA - Counsel

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Operations & M&A - Counsel

The candidate will provide legal advice to EDPR NA personnel regarding all aspects of renewable energy project development, construction, operation, acquisition, disposition, and financing, including providing support to M&A transactions, the preparation and negotiation of agreements related to the acquisition or disposition of renewable energy projects, such as letters of intent, purchase and sale agreements, shareholders agreements, and other ancillary agreements such as confidentiality agreements and assignment and assumption agreements, and the preparation and negotiation of agreements related to the development, construction and operation of renewable energy facilities, which agreements may include equipment purchase agreements, balance of plant agreements, turbine supply agreements, operation and maintenance agreements, power purchase agreements, and other related documentation, all in accordance with EDPR NA objectives and policies. Will handle day to day project-related legal issues, support and provide legal expertise to Company staff, analyze exposure to risk factors while complying with departmental guidelines, company policies, and all applicable laws in order to ensure that EDPR NA’s documents and activities meet all applicable requirements. Draft, negotiate and finalize project-development and operations contracts, including without limitation, engineering service agreements, shared facilities agreements, EPC agreements, construction agreements, interconnection agreements and consulting services agreements, affiliate agreements. Handles day-to-day legal issues encountered at the corporate office and operational project sites. Assist, as directed, with M&A transactions, joint ventures, asset rotation transactions, and tax equity transactions. Coordinate efforts with other internal teams, including investments and M&A, finance, real estate, tax, environmental, permitting and regulatory. Conduct project M&A due diligence and provide legal support and analysis on project development related issues. Review, draft and negotiate transaction documents such as asset purchase agreements, equity purchase and sale agreements, capital contribution agreements, shareholders agreements and limited liability company agreements. Review, draft and negotiate ancillary agreements such as LOIs and confidentiality agreements, assignment agreements and termination agreements. Draft and manage necessary corporate governance work, including preparation of resolutions and certificates. Coordinate efforts with the legal and business teams regarding corporate and project requirements to ensure maximum value and appropriate risk management for EDPR NA and its shareholders. Identify critical project risk issues and communicate those risks to the appropriate members of the legal team or your supervisor for resolution and management. Efficiently manage outside counsel with an eye toward minimizing expenses. Perform other tasks and projects as assigned. Should have JD degree . Must have 5-8years of in-house counsel or comparable law firm experience with emphasis on document preparation. Should preferably have experience in the independent power industry handling development, construction and operation of a power facility or in project financing for power facilities. Proficient knowledge of all types of contracts and other documents relevant to the development, operation, acquisition and financing of renewable energy projects, including balance of plant agreements, turbine supply agreements, operation and maintenance agreements, power purchase agreements, permits, estoppel certificates, purchase orders, loan and security agreements, consulting agreements, confidentiality agreements, purchase and sale agreements, and other relevant documentation, the manner in which corporate entities operate and are organized, and of the power industry generally is needed. Knowledge of mergers and acquisitions of third party companies and projects, sales of company assets and membership interests in Company limited liability companies are needed. Licensure to practice law in one state is needed. Project finance and tax equity financing or mergers and acquisitions experience is preferred. Experience successfully managing outside counsel is essential. Strong written and verbal communication skills are needed.

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EDP Renewables
808 Travis St 700
Houston
Texas
United States 77002
Website : http://www.edpr.com/