Senior Project Finance Attorney at NextEra Energy

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 legal practitioner to join its finance legal team with experience in project and corporate finance, including secured and unsecured syndicated credit facilities, non-recourse portfolio financings, mezzanine financings, restructurings, capital markets transactions and tax equity transactions, and a proven record of commercial awareness. This position will provide legal support related to complex renewables financings, including project financings and tax equity transactions, and corporate financings, and play a lead role in drafting, negotiating, and providing transactional assistance to internal clients.

*Position could be located in the following locations: Juno Beach, FL, Washington, DC, Houston, TX, San Francisco, CA or New York, NY

Job Overview

Employees in this job participate in complex legal matters and projects and deliver timely and quality legal services to clients with minimal supervision.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

•Provides written and oral legal advice to clients

•Anticipates and guards against legal risks involving the organization

•Works to ensure budget compliance and avoids the need for outside counsel

•Ensures disclosure of potentially material legal issues to senior leadership

•Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

•Member in Good Standing of State Bar

•High School Grad / GED

•Juris Doctorate

•Bachelor's Degree

•Experience:5+ years

Preferred Qualifications

•None

Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Legal/Regulatory/External Affairs
Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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