Associate, General Counsel
Associate, General Counsel
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$ 160000 - 175000
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Job Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Associate General Counsel Asset Management and Operations
Reports To: Deputy General Counsel
Direct Reports: No Functional Unit: Legal Regulatory and Government Affairs
FLSA Status: Exempt Position Type: FullTime
Location: Denver
THE COMPANY
Onward Energy is an independent power platform that owns and operates over 7000 MW of utilityscale wind solar and natural gas generation projects across the U.S. Our Vision is to reliably power a sustainable future. Our Mission is that as North Americas premier independent power generator we will deliver renewable and reliable power to our customers opportunities to our associates sustainable returns to the families who invest in us and a better world to the next generation. Based in Denver New York and Charlotte Onward Energy is a company where people and power are always on. We are where renewable meets reliable. See for more information.
THE CHALLENGE
Onward Energy is a rapidly growing company in the power generation sector. The company manages a variety of commercial and transactional legal matters including commercial and operational contracts business transactions (including mergers & acquisitions) litigation management risk management regulatory compliance human resources and general commercial legal counseling.
THE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage internal legal inbox which is the primary intake point for company legal matters.
- Provide legal counsel to internal stakeholders throughout the company including asset management operations M&A commercial and business development teams. Secondary responsibilities include support of senior management regulatory human resources and finance teams.
- Review negotiate and draft a broad spectrum of commercial and operational contracts including real property agreements term sheets nondisclosure/confidentiality agreements services agreements purchase agreements consulting services agreements and engagement letters
- Review vendor markups and negotiate with vendors
- Assist with developing company policies and procedures
- Assist with review of financing documents and associated consents
- Perform legal research
- Support various efforts regarding due diligence and review negotiation and drafting of transaction documents
- Manage outside counsel in matters of threatened and pending litigation subjectmatterspecific items and others as assigned
- Assist with regulatory filings including FERC filings as necessary
- Assist with regulatory compliance and agency actions as necessary
- Respond to issues by prioritizing engaging relevant parties and escalating matters or contacting a specialist as appropriate
- Other duties as assigned
THE PROFILE TO SUCCEED
- 25 years practicing law in a law firm or inhouse setting with extensive experience with a variety of commercial legal issues
- Significant experience with real property matters including leases and easements
- Significant experience drafting commercial contracts
- Must thrive in a fastpaced demanding environment
- Ability to manage multiple projects activities and deliverables simultaneously
- Creative clear thinker with demonstrated oral and written communications skills
- Skilled at building effective partnerships across the organization at all levels
- Willingness to travel when necessary
- Project management experience as direct lead on project from start to finish
- Effective time management and organizational skill; keen multitasking capabilities and attention to detail
- Exceptional verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills to interface with all levels of company personnel and external customers
- Selfstarter with the ability to work well independently and as part of a crossfunctional team
- Track record of successfully delivering quality content consistently and on time (in the face of demanding deadlines) while always demonstrating discretion and maintaining confidentiality
- Experience in government affairs and regulatory matters a plus but not required
- Energy industry experience a plus but not required
THE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to accomplish physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to stand walk talk hear and close and distance vision capability
- Ability to sit climb or balance stoop kneel and/or crouch
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
- Ability to travel up to 10%
THE TEAM
Onward Energy team is collaborative dedicated hardworking and down to earth. The management team is comprised of seasoned industry professionals supported by experienced project operators and advisors.
THE WORK ENVIRONMENT
THE TOTAL REWARDS
If you require an accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a disability to
EEO STATEMENT:
Onward Energy is an Affirmative Action Employer Females/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
