Senior Legal Counsel (Charlotte)

Job Description:

Deriva Energy is a leading Independent Power Producer in the US renewables market, with over 6.5GW of operating or under construction wind, solar and storage projects across the country. Formerly a division of Duke Energy, Deriva is now backed by Brookfield Renewable and is poised for dynamic growth across its wind, solar, and storage portfolios. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation who envision a future of energy independence using resilient, carbon-free generation. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the rapidly evolving renewable energy industry. Deriva empowers customers with innovative clean energy solutions that strengthen communities and serve future generations.

Position Summary

The Senior Legal Counsel will provide legal guidance and advice for Deriva Energy. In this position, the Senior Legal Counsel will provide legal counsel on various commercial issues relevant to the Company's business including, operations, commercial matters, financings, project development, general corporate matters, real estate matters, M&A, regulatory and litigation matters, and other major projects and initiatives. This position reports to the General Counsel and is located in our Charlotte, N.C. offices and is an in-office position.

Responsibilities:

• Lead projects of significant importance to the Company from a legal, risk, value or policy perspective.

• Resolve legal matters, arising out of the Company's businesses, including various renewables projects and transactions.

• Provide and manage legal support on major transactions, including financings, corporate restructurings and M&A transactions.

• Provide quality, timely legal advice to management for day-to-day matters and major ongoing projects.

• Oversee the drafting of legal documents, such as contracts, corporate governance documents or other legal documents, and lead negotiations.

• Work to establish professional relationships with key stakeholders within and outside the Company related to areas of subject matter expertise.

• Manage outside counsel to maximize efficiency, including managing litigation matters through external litigation counsel.

• Lead and/or serve on committees, special projects or other assignments as directed to further departmental goals.

• Assist in developing and implementing company legal policies, processes, and standards.

Required/ Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree

• Doctor of Jurisprudence degree (JD) from an accredited law school

• Three (3) or more years of experience practicing law

• Licensed to practice law in North Carolina or Licensed to practice in any state in the US and eligible for comity in North Carolina

Desired Qualifications:

• Five (5) or more years practicing law

• Seasoned legal and business judgment

• Promotes collaboration and builds consensus

• Ability to think creatively and strategically

• Ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Proven effective negotiation skills

• Ability to take initiative and work independently

Working Conditions:

• This position is located Charlotte, NC

• This is an onsite position; employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to the designated office location

Benefits:

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• 401(k) with matching

• Employee assistance program

• Flexible spending account

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

Additional Information:

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Deriva welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Deriva includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty.

Deriva Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.