Principal Attorney

NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

Position Specific Description

NextEra Energy is seeking an experienced attorney for the commercial and infrastructure group within NextEra Energy's General Counsel Business Unit. This position will provide legal support related to energy transactions, engineering, construction, procurement, operations, marketing, general commercial and utility work. She/he will play a lead role in structuring, negotiating, drafting, and providing general transactional support for multiple business units within the Company.

• Applicants should have a strong academic background and at least 5 years of experience in a top law firm, corporate legal department or financial institution related to the energy and utility industries.

• Experience drafting and negotiating power transactions, engineering & construction and procurement work, operations and maintenance work, acquisitions and dispositions of energy infrastructure assets.

• Experience representing electric utilities and independent power producers

• Familiarity with electric utility regulation

Employees in this job structure, negotiate, and draft agreements for complex transactions and projects and deliver timely and quality legal services to internal clients, including senior management, with minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 4+ years' experience

• Prior legal experience with an "Am Law 100" law firm

• Significant experience drafting and negotiating EPC Agreements

• Experience drafting and negotiating natural gas and power contracts

• In-house experience with an electric utility or independent power producer

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