Position Title:
Assistant General Counsel, Commercial
Reports To:
Deputy General Counsel
Direct Reports:
No
Functional Unit:
Legal, Regulatory, and Government Affairs
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Position Type:
Full-Time
Location:
Denver
THE COMPANY
Onward Energy is an independent power producer that owns and operates over 6.2 gigawatts of utility-scale wind, solar, and natural gas generation projects across the U.S. Our vision is to reliably power a sustainable future. Our mission, as North America's premier independent power generator, is to 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 New York, Denver, and Charlotte, Onward Energy is a company where people and power are always on. We are where renewable meets reliable. See www.onwardenergy.com 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
Provide legal counsel to internal stakeholders throughout the company, including senior management, commercial team, regulatory, asset management, operations, business development, human resources, and finance
Interface with external stakeholders and vendors to negotiate transactional matters
Review, negotiate, and draft a broad spectrum of commercial and operational contracts, including, but not limited to, services agreements, purchase agreements, consulting services agreements, and engagement letters
Negotiate confidentiality agreements
Manage legal inbox
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, subject-matter-specific 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
2-5 years practicing law in a law firm or in-house setting, with extensive experience with a variety of commercial legal issues
Significant experience with transactional legal matters, including mergers and acquisitions, finance, and/or development
Significant experience drafting commercial contracts
Must thrive in a fast-paced, 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 skills; keen multi-tasking 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
Self-starter with the ability to work well independently and as part of a cross-functional 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
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, hard-working, and down to earth. The management team is comprised of seasoned industry professionals supported by experienced project operators and advisors.
THE WORK ENVIRONMENT
Onward Energy is currently implementing a hybrid office environment, with team members in the office at least two days per week. This position is based out of our Denver office. The position
functions in a smoke and vaping free professional office environment. The role routinely utilizes standard office equipment such as laptop computer, phone, and scanner/photocopier.
THE TOTAL REWARDS
Onward Energy total rewards philosophy is motivated by a key tenet of valuing team members and offers associates a comprehensive total rewards package which includes market competitive compensation, health/life insurance, and retirement savings benefits
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EEO STATEMENT:
Onward Energy is an Affirmative Action Employer, Females/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
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