Senior Legal Counsel

Senior Legal Counsel (Full-Time, Permanent)

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Role Overview

A growing renewable energy company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support its rapidly expanding renewable energy platform across North America.

This role is highly transactional and execution-driven, providing legal leadership across the full lifecycle of utility-scale energy projects, from acquisition and development through financing, construction and operations.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior management and cross-functional teams to ensure that all legal frameworks are commercially optimized, bankable and aligned with project delivery timelines.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Acquisition & M&A

• Lead legal support for acquisitions of renewable energy projects (share and asset deals)
• Draft, review and negotiate:
• LOIs, term sheets and exclusivity agreements
• Share Purchase Agreements (SPAs)
• Joint venture and shareholder agreements
• Manage legal due diligence (corporate, land, permits, interconnection and PPAs)
• Coordinate with external counsel and advisors to ensure efficient transaction execution

2. Commercial Contracting (EPC & O&M)

• Structure, draft and negotiate key project agreements, including:
• EPC contracts (lump sum turnkey preferred structures)
• O&M agreements
• Supply and procurement contracts (modules, inverters, BESS, etc.)
• Ensure contracts are bankable and aligned with lender requirements
• Support risk allocation strategy across contractors and suppliers

3. Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) & Offtake

• Support negotiation and structuring of:
• Corporate PPAs
• Merchant exposure frameworks
• Review offtaker agreements to ensure:
• Alignment with financing requirements
• Manageable LD regimes and security structures
• Work closely with the commercial team on pricing and risk positioning

4. Project Development & Regulatory

• Provide legal guidance on:
• AUC / AESO regulatory processes
• Interconnection agreements and transmission matters
• Land agreements (leases, easements and surface rights)
• Support development teams in managing permitting risks and timelines

5. Project Finance & Structuring

• Support legal aspects of project financing, including:
• Debt structuring and lender negotiations
• Security packages and direct agreements
• Ensure all project contracts are aligned with lender due diligence requirements
• Assist with financial close and funding processes

6. Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Establish and maintain internal legal frameworks and contract standards
• Ensure compliance with applicable Canadian laws and regulations
• Identify and mitigate legal and commercial risks across the portfolio

7. Cross-Functional Leadership

• Act as a key advisor to executive leadership on legal and commercial matters
• Work closely with:
• Development
• Engineering / EPC
• Finance
• Asset Management
• Provide pragmatic, solution-oriented legal advice to support deal execution

Candidate Profile

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer in Canada (Alberta preferred)
• Minimum 7–10+ years of experience in:
• Energy / infrastructure
• Project finance
• Construction or commercial law

Technical Expertise

• Strong experience in:
• Renewable energy transactions
• EPC and construction contracts
• Project finance and bankability requirements
• Deep understanding of utility-scale solar, wind and/or BESS projects

Commercial Mindset

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment
• Strong negotiation skills with a focus on closing transactions efficiently
• Comfortable balancing legal rigor with business objectives

Communication & Leadership

• Strong stakeholder management skills across internal and external parties
• Experience working with international teams and investors is an asset
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight timelines

Why Join

• Direct exposure to large-scale renewable energy acquisitions and development
• Opportunity to play a key role in building a North American renewable energy platform
• Highly entrepreneurial environment with fast decision-making and execution focus
• Collaboration with international leadership and capital partners

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Long-term growth opportunity within the company platform
• Comprehensive benefits package

Work Authorization Requirement

• This position is open only to candidates who are legally authorized to work in Canada
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role