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The Sustainable Partnership lists this Corporate Lawyer opportunity in princeton, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Corporate Counsel – Renewables/Energy Infrastructure
An established energy infrastructure company with a growing renewables and storage portfolio is seeking a Corporate Counsel to support its project development, operations, and commercial activities. With a strong track record across utility-scale solar, wind, and storage, the company operates at the forefront of the energy transition combining innovation, scale, and commercial discipline.
Reporting into senior legal leadership, the role offers exposure across the full asset lifecycle and a chance to help shape legal strategy in a dynamic, cross functional environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Partner with development teams on interconnection, permitting, and regulatory issues
Draft and negotiate construction, procurement, and service agreements
Support M&A, tax equity, and debt financing transactions
Advise on project operations, including offtake contracts, compliance, and disputes
Navigate a broad regulatory landscape (FERC, NERC, environmental permitting, etc.)
Manage corporate legal matters, including vendor agreements and governance
Coordinate with external counsel and internal teams across development, finance, and ops
What You’ll Bring:
3–5 years of experience (law firm or in-house), ideally within the energy sector
Familiarity with utility scale projects (renewables or broader power generation)
Strong commercial instincts, excellent drafting skills, and an ability to simplify complexity
A collaborative mindset and comfort working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
This is a great fit for a mid-level attorney seeking high-quality, hands on work across legal disciplines in a sector that’s evolving fast and matters deeply.
Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Legal
Industries
Services for Renewable Energy and Legal Services
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Worksite address
princeton, NJ, 08543, US
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