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PfizerLead Counsel, R&D
Lead Counsel managing R&D legal support for Pfizer's clinical development activities in China. Oversee legal team, partner with leadership, and ensure compliance with regulations.
About the role
- Advise on legal and regulatory matters related to energy procurement, renewable energy sourcing, and utility contracting across AMER, EMEA, and APAC. This includes participating in cross-functional working groups to identify, formulate and execute strategic transactions.
- Draft, negotiate and close complex energy agreements, including power purchase agreements (PPAs), utility service agreements, interconnection agreements and development agreements. Experience with demand response is a plus.
- Provide strategic counsel on regulatory frameworks affecting energy procurement and project development, such as FERC, ISO/RTO rules, and international energy regulations.
- Partner with energy operations, investments, sustainability, procurement, real estate, and finance teams to structure and execute transactions that align with business, legal, and environmental objectives.
- Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks associated with energy sourcing.
- Manage outside counsel and budgets for certain specialized energy and infrastructure matters.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, serving as a collaborative, solution-oriented business partner.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; admitted to practice and in good standing.
- 7+ years of experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department, with a strong focus on energy transactions, utility regulation, renewable procurement, and infrastructure development.
- Proven track record negotiating and closing PPAs, utility contracts, and large-scale energy infrastructure agreements.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to align legal strategy with commercial goals.
- Industry experience in the technology, cloud services, or data center sectors is strongly preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients and team members.
- Hands-on, proactive, and solution-oriented, with a strong comfort level using technology.
- Strong organizational skills with the capability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and deliver high quality work with attention to detail and accuracy in all work product.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance
- 401k match
- disability benefits
- wellness and education benefits
- employee stock purchase plan
- paid time off
- holidays
- more.
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