The Attorney II position will be primarily responsible for providing legal support to the North America branch of ENGIE’s Renewables – Global Business Unit (“R-GBU”) in connection with the development, acquisition, construction, operation and disposition of renewable power generation projects, including wind, solar, and storage assets in the United States and Canada. Responsibilities will also include related financing matters; assistance in overall compliance with federal, state and/or local laws and regulations; and such other transactional and contractual matters for ENGIE North America Inc. (“ENA”) and its subsidiaries as may be required from time to time.
This position is located in Houston, Texas and reports to the VP & Assistant General Counsel, ENGIE North America
What you’ll do:
- Assist in the development and execution of comprehensive legal strategies and solutions to lawfully facilitate R-GBU’s and its affiliates’ commercial objectives while mitigating any associated legal risks
- Provide legal support and advice in connection with complex energy infrastructure development projects, including with respect to permitting matters and any administrative or other legal proceedings related to or arising from such projects
- Assist in the drafting and negotiating project development, joint venture, acquisition, disposition, and other contracts, including power purchase, energy service, real estate, financing, construction and operating agreements
- Perform legal due diligence, evaluation and risk analysis of transactions
- Assist in preparing internal approvals and authorizations, including by preparation of legal risk memos and participation in project or investment review meetings
- Provide legal support to R-GBU in all aspects of corporate governance and entity formation and dissolution activities
- As required to support the legal function generally, support ENA and its affiliates on matters not involving R-GBU and acts as a team member with all employees of ENA and its affiliates
- Comply with and supports the ethics, compliance and other applicable policies and procedures of ENGIE SA and its subsidiaries and works cooperatively with the personnel charged with implementing and monitoring same
- Carry out other duties as assigned
What you bring:
- Juris Doctorate (JD) from an ABA accredited law school
- Licensed to practice law in one of the fifty (50) United States
- A minimum of three (3) or more years of energy transactional experience, preferably in both complex development and merger and acquisition as well as in wind, solar or other renewable generation technologies
Additional Information/Conditions:
- Must be eligible to work for any U.S. employer without the need for sponsorship now or in the future
- Must be available to travel up to 10% via airplane, car, and train as required
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally on limited occasions
- Must be willing and able to comply with ENGIE’s policy with respect to COVID vaccination and testing
- Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
- Ability to meet highest attendance requirements
- Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy
- Ability to use a personal computer
- Could involve some lifting
Why ENGIE?
At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community. ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.
We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ENGIE are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. ENGIE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity, or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union, or domestic partnership status, military service or veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (referred to as “protected characteristics”) as defined by applicable federal, state or local law in the locations where we operate.
- Salary Range: $97,965-$163,590 USD, annually
- Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors
- In addition to salary, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan
- At ENGIE we understand that benefits matter, we offer competitive benefit options including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid vacation, holidays, sick Leave, parental Leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a company match
- More information can be found here: Discover our employee benefits
ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.
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Business Unit: T&G
Division: T&G NORTHAM – Regional Hub
Legal Entity: ENGIE North America Inc.
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full – Time
Professional Experience: Skilled ( >3 experience <15 years)
Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree