Hybrid Associate General Counsel

at Copia Power

• Job title: Associate General Counsel
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Lake Oswego, United States

About the role

• Associate General Counsel supporting Copia's mission in developing sustainable energy infrastructure. Involves legal compliance, portfolio management, and collaboration across operations and finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary legal counsel to the asset management and operations teams, providing support on issues across the operating portfolio, including FERC and NERC regulatory compliance
• Manage legal aspects of operational disputes, insurance claims, warranty claims, and contract amendments or waivers
• Monitor and manage post-closing obligations under project level agreements and financing documents and project and corporate level compliance
• Support the capital markets and treasury teams on post-closing construction draws and tax equity fundings
• Manage legal aspects of portfolio and corporate level financing transactions and coordinate with tax, accounting, and treasury teams on post-closing compliance and periodic reporting obligations
• Oversee entity management across the company, including creation and maintenance of organizational documents and good standing requirements
• Implement and continuously improve the operational infrastructure of the legal department, including matter management, contract management, and corporate and departmental policies.

Requirements

• Minimum 7-10 years of relevant energy experience, with a preference for in-house experience
• JD from an accredited law school with a current license to practice law in a U.S. state
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on succinctness and clarity
• Ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects and work effectively under pressure
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule in office a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage with no premiums
• Company contribution to 401(k) plans
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid company holidays
• Wellness and cell phone credits
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for community and support
• Opportunities for professional development to grow and thrive within the company