What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interim Energy Attorney position at Major, Lindsey & Africa?
Major, Lindsey & Africa’s client has an immediate need for a Project Development & Finance Attorney.
Overview: Our client seeks a skilled, Project Development & Finance Attorney attorney specializing in renewable energy for a six month assignment.
Company: Our client is a well respected renewable energy company.
Experience: Successful candidates will have at least 5-8 years of relevant experience.
Location: Remote, with a preference for candidates based in Houston who can work hybrid.
Qualifications Include: experience with at least one of the following:
- Project Finance & Tax Equity
- Draft, review, and negotiate documents related to tax equity financings, construction financing, back‑leverage, and other project‑level financings of renewable projects
- Support financial closings, coordinate internal deal teams, and manage outside counsel as needed.
- EPC Construction & Development Contracting
- Negotiate and review renewable construction contracts, including EPC, BOP, supply agreements, and construction services agreements.
- Advise on risk allocation, milestones, change orders, LDs, and warranty provisions.
- Project Contracts & Energy Transactions
- Draft and negotiate renewable PPAs (Power Purchase Agreements) and related offtake arrangements.
- Manage BTAs (build‑transfer agreements), development services agreements, and other project‑level commercial contracts.
- Handle high‑volume negotiation and processing of trading agreements, including EEIs and ISDAs, with an ability to “churn through” contracts efficiently.
- Support commercial issues arising across development, trading, origination, procurement, and project management.
Additional Skills:
- Collaborate with internal development, engineering, procurement, origination, and trading teams.
- Provide practical, business‑oriented legal solutions in a deadline‑driven environment.
- Support projects across multiple regions, including the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.
Must‑Have
- J.D. and active membership in a U.S. bar.
- 5–8 years of experience in renewable energy, project development, finance, or commercial transactions. Will consider power experience.
Pay rate: $100-$110/hour
Information regarding benefits can be found on MLA’s Website on the Consultant Resources Page: https://www.mlaglobal.com/en/consultant-resources
All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration.
Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.
Job ID: 245644
Salary : $100 - $110